NCoS foils attempt to smuggle drugs into Kuje prison

The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has thwarted an attempt to smuggle substances suspected to be psychoactive drugs into the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Kuje, in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

Confirming the incident on Monday, September 22, the FCT Command’s Public Relations Officer, Mr. Samson Duza, said the suspect, Njimogu Ikedi, tried to gain access to the facility on Saturday, September 20, under the guise of visiting an inmate.

During a routine search, officers discovered items suspected to be cannabis sativa and other psychoactive substances concealed in his clothing.

He said that the contraband was uncovered during a routine search by the NCoS personnel on duty.

Duza said the Controller of Corrections in charge of the FCT Command, Mr Christopher Jen, immediately ordered the suspect’s apprehension.

According to him, Controller Jen also directed immediate handover of the suspect to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for further investigation and prosecution.

He, however, warned visitors with ulterior motives to desist from such acts, assuring that the Service’s vigilant personnel would continue to uncover their machinations.

The controller also urged members of the public and well-meaning Nigerians to support the NCoS in its efforts towards reforming and rehabilitating offenders to foster public safety.