Operatives of the Nigerian Correctional Service in Kano State successfully thwarted a plot to smuggle illicit narcotics into the Medium Security Custodial Centre located in Kurmawa. The interception occurred on a Sunday afternoon when a 40-year-old male suspect attempted to hurl packages believed to be Indian hemp across the facility's security barriers.
Prompt action by the facility's Armed Squad Unit, operating under the command of CSC Usman M. Sale, led to the immediate arrest of the individual, who is a resident of January Quarters within Kano.
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The Controller of Corrections for the Kano State Command, Ahmed Yusuf-Lakpene, commended the personnel involved for their alertness and professional conduct in safeguarding the correctional institution. He emphasized that the command maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy regarding the introduction of contraband into detention centers and warned members of the public against engaging in illegal activities around correctional properties.
Following the apprehension, the suspect was transferred to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for comprehensive interrogation and subsequent legal proceedings. The command reiterated its commitment to reinforcing security protocols across all correctional facilities in the state to ensure a secure environment dedicated to the rehabilitation of inmates.