Nigerian Correctional Service has refuted reports of a purported bomb explosion in Maiduguri Custodial Centre, Borno State, describing it as false and misleading as the situation at the custodial centre is calm and stable.
A statement by the Deputy Controller of Corrections and Public Relations Officer, Umar Abubakar on Tuesday, said, contrary to the reports inmates are continuing their treatment regime of rehabilitation programs without disruption.
The statement reads in parts; “The attention of the Nigerian Correctional Service has been drawn to an online report of a purported bomb explosion in Maiduguri Custodial Centre.
The report is not true and misleading as the situation at the custodial centre is calm and stable.
“The inmates are continuing their treatment regime of rehabilitation programs without disruption.
No security breach at any of our Custodial centres across the country. The fake report should be disregarded.”
