The Kano State Command of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has arrested two men for allegedly attempting to smuggle illicit drugs, including Indian hemp, to inmates at the Nomansland Court Complex in Kano.
The suspects, identified as Usman Khalid, and Bello Musa Ahmed, both residents of the Tsamiya (Brigade) area of Kano State, were apprehended by officers of the NCoS attached to the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Goron Dutse.
A statement issued on Wednesday by the command’s spokesperson, Musbahu Lawan, said the suspects were caught while attempting to throw Indian hemp and other prohibited substances to inmates during court proceedings at the Nomansland Court Complex.
The statement said the arrest followed heightened vigilance by correctional officers deployed to secure inmates during transportation to and from court sittings, a period often exploited by criminal elements to breach security.
The NCoS warned members of the public against intermingling with inmates, particularly during court appearances, noting that such actions constitute a serious security breach and are punishable under the law.
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The Controller of the command, Ado Inuwa, has directed that the suspects and the recovered substances be handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for thorough investigation and prosecution.
Reaffirming the service’s stance, the command said it remains committed to the rehabilitation and reformation of inmates and will not tolerate any act capable of undermining its mandate or compromising security within custodial facilities and court premises.
The NCoS further reiterated its zero-tolerance policy for drug-related activities and urged the public to cooperate with security agencies to maintain law and order across Kano State.
