The Nigerian Correctional Service, Kano State Command, says it foiled an attempt to smuggle suspected Indian hemp into the Medium Security Custodial Centre (MSCC), Kurmawa, in Kano.\n<\/p>\n
This is contained in a statement issued by the command\u2019s Public Relations Officer, CSC Musbahu Kofarnassarawa, on Monday in Kano.\n<\/p>\n
Kofarnassarawa said the incident \u201coccurred on Sunday at about noon, when a 40-year-old man allegedly attempted to throw a substance suspected to be Indian hemp into the custodial centre.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
He said the suspect, who resides in Janguza Quarters, Kano, was \u201capprehended by officers of the Armed Squad Unit following their vigilance and prompt response.\u201d<\/p>\n
According to him, the officers acted under the supervision of the Commander of the Armed Squad Unit, CSC Usman M. Sale.<\/p>\n
The Controller of Corrections of the Kano State Command, Ahmed Yusuf-Lakpene, \u201ccommended the officers for their vigilance, professionalism and commitment to maintaining security in custodial facilities.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
Yusuf-Lakpene reiterated the \u201ccommand\u2019s zero-tolerance stance towards the smuggling of prohibited items into custodial centres.\u201d<\/p>\n
He urged \u201cmembers of the public to desist from attempts to introduce illicit substances and other prohibited materials into correctional facilities.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
He said the suspect had been \u201chanded over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency\u201d (NDLEA) for further investigation and necessary action.\n<\/p>\n
Yusuf-Lakpene reaffirmed the command\u2019s commitment to strengthening security measures across its custodial centres to ensure a safe environment for the reformation and rehabilitation of inmates.\n<\/p>\n