The Nigerian Correctional Service, Kano State Command, has arrested a 40-year-old man over an attempt to smuggle suspected Indian hemp into the Medium Security Custodial Centre (MSCC), Kurmawa, in Kano.
In a statement released, the command’s Public Relations Officer, CSC Musbahu Kofarnassarawa, said the suspect, who resides in Janguza Quarters, Kano, was “apprehended by officers of the Armed Squad Unit following their vigilance and prompt response after attempting to throw the banned substance into the custodial center.
The Controller of Corrections of the Kano State Command, Ahmed Yusuf-Lakpene commended the officers for their vigilance, professionalism and commitment to maintaining security in custodial facilities.”
Yusuf-Lakpene reiterated the command’s zero-tolerance stance towards the smuggling of prohibited items into custodial centres.”
He urged members of the public to desist from attempts to introduce illicit substances and other prohibited materials into correctional facilities.
He said the suspect had been “handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency” (NDLEA) for further investigation and necessary action.