NCoS Denies Claims of Disquiet In Kuje Custodial Centre
ORU Leonard
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), has denied claims by media reports that there were some disturbances by the inmates of the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Kuje as a result of the death of an inmate.
According to the Public Relations Officer, FCT Command, DSC Humphrey Chukwuedo in a release today stated thus: “This report is not true and does not reflect the peaceful atmosphere prevailing in the yard.
“For the records, it would be recalled that a press release was issued concerning the unfortunate death of an inmate in the facility due to a protracted illness. When the inmate was admitted into Kuje custodial centre in 2019, he came with an already deteriorating health condition, which necessitated his placement on special medical observation and management by a combined team of medical personnel in the Service with occasional referrals to the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, Gwagwalada, for check-ups. For over 3 years, the Service has provided free medical services and other necessary care and support to sustain him because it is our responsibility to do so.
“It was unfortunate that when he went into crisis on Saturday, 27 August, 2022, all efforts to resuscitate and stabilize him failed and his fellow inmates are aware of this hence, there was no form of disquiet among them. It was therefore, strange to read a report from mischief makers insinuating that the inmates were fomenting crisis over the incident”, he explained.
While appreciating the role of the media in information dissemination, the Controller of Corrections FCT Command, appealed to media Practitioners to verify news item before feeding members of the public, adding that the health of inmates remains a top priority of the Controller General of Corrections who has continued to maintain regular drugs supply for use of inmates.
