Man arrested for trying to smuggle Indian hemp inside Kano jail

The Nigerian Correctional Service, Kano State Command, has arrested a 40-year-old man over an try to smuggle suspected Indian hemp into the Medium Security Custodial Centre (MSCC), Kurmawa, in Kano.

In an announcement launched, the command’s Public Relations Officer, CSC Musbahu Kofarnassarawa, stated the suspect, who resides in Janguza Quarters, Kano, was “apprehended by officers of the Armed Squad Unit following their vigilance and prompt response after attempting to throw the banned substance into the custodial center.

The Controller of Corrections of the Kano State Command, Ahmed Yusuf-Lakpene commended the officers for their vigilance, professionalism and commitment to maintaining security in custodial facilities.”

Yusuf-Lakpene reiterated the command’s zero-tolerance stance in direction of the smuggling of prohibited gadgets into custodial centres.”

He urged members of the general public to desist from makes an attempt to introduce illicit substances and different prohibited supplies into correctional services.

He stated the suspect had been “handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency” (NDLEA) for additional investigation and needed motion.