Maiduguri Custodial: NCoS Refutes Release Allegations, Reaffirms Professionalism | ClipTV Online

There are misleading reports making the rounds in some sections of the media purporting that a banker serving jail term in one of our Maiduguri Custodial was allegedly released illegally and now rearrested by EFCC.

The said report has no iota of truth as the Service operates based on best correctional and global practices. To set the records straight the said offender was convicted for 3 years without option or fine under section 297 of the penal code and was admitted into the Medium Custodial centre Maiduguri on 24th June, 2025 and he is expected to finish his jail term term on 24th June. 2027.

The Service wishes to inform the general that the inmate is in the custody of NCoS Maiduguri command and he is going about with his skills acquisition program and other reformatory therapy as enshrined in the Nigerian Correctional Service act of 2019.

The Service assures the general public that the Nigerian Correctional Service would continue to emphasize professionalism as well as respect for human rights in line with the United Nations Minimum Standard Rules for the Treatment of offenders.

Furthermore, the general public is enjoined to discountenance the said report as it is not the true position of things.

The controller General urged media platforms to always verify their information before publication

Umar Abubakar ANIPR, FCAI
Deputy Controller of Corrections Controller of Corrections
Public relations Officer