Woman Apprehended While Trafficking Drugs To Abuja Prisoner

Woman Apprehended While Trafficking Drugs To Abuja Prisoner

A woman named Precious Yusuf has been arrested by Nigerian Correctional Service officials for allegedly attempting to smuggle drugs to an inmate at the Kuje Medium Security Custodial Centre in Abuja……. CONTINUE READING

According to a statement from Adamu Duza, the spokesperson for the FCT Command of the service, Yusuf disguised herself as a visitor but was caught during a routine search. Drugs, suspected to be Indian hemp and other dangerous substances, were found concealed in food packs within a carton. Yusuf admitted to being tasked with delivering the drugs to an inmate.

The Controller of Corrections for the FCT Command, Ibrahim Usman, has directed that Yusuf be handed over to the Nigerian Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for further investigation and prosecution. Usman also issued a warning to drug traffickers, cautioning them against attempting to smuggle illicit substances into custodial centres under the guise of visits, emphasizing heightened vigilance by correctional officers to thwart such activities.