Nigerian Correctional Service foils drug smuggling attempt in Kano

The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) Kano State Command intercepted an attempt to smuggle suspected Indian hemp into the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Kurmawa, Kano.

Officers from the Armed Squad Unit apprehended a 40-year-old suspect, identified as Nura Mohammed, while he was allegedly attempting to throw the substance into the facility. The operation was conducted under the supervision of CSC Usman M. Sale.

Controller of Corrections for the Kano State Command, Ahmed Yusuf Lakpene, commended the officers for their professionalism and reiterated a zero-tolerance policy regarding prohibited items in custodial centers. The suspect has been handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for further investigation.