The attention of Nigerian Correctional Service has been drawn to an online publication alleging complicity in the kidnap of a 12 years old girl in Rivers State.
The Service wishes to unequivocally debunk the story as false, malicious and a figment of the writers imagination, aimed at misleading the general public.
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Deputy Controller of Corrections Umar Abubakar, Public Relations Officer in a statement issued on Sunday, said available records show that the Enugu State Command has no inmate in any of its facilities bearing ‘Chi boy.’
He stressed that the reporter was not able to provide the full names of the said inmate shows that the report is frivolous, untrue and lacks credibility.
“Nigerian Correctional Service categorically states that it is not aware of any kidnap in Rivers State or any other Command as alledge both in the press statement and the viral video nor was there any time an investigative agency tracked any kidnapper to any facility in Enugu or Delta state Commands.
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“Therefore, the Service is not in the position to confirm payment of ransom or whatsoever transaction as alleged in the fictitious report and video.”
According to the National PRO, the Service has no role in the said kidnap story, and as a security organization, it does not operate in isolation; rather, it partners with sister agencies to ensure adequate security.
He maintained that the Service will never turn down requests for investigation activities from sister agencies.
He added that the said Enaafe George will who addressed the press has at no time visited the Command or any of its Custodial Centres to confirm his claims.
“Same applies to the author of the unauthenticated viral video It is therefore, of note that their claims are malicious and intended to tarnish the image of the Service.”
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DCC Umar further maintained that the Nigerian Correctional Service is a disciplined security organization that will not aid or abate criminal activities of any kind and therefore enjoys media organisations to always fact-check reports before publication to avoid sending wrong information to the public
The attention of Nigerian Correctional Service has been drawn to an online publication alleging complicity in the kidnap of a 12 years old girl in Rivers State.
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The Service wishes to unequivocally debunk the story as false, malicious and a figment of the writers imagination, aimed at misleading the general public.
Deputy Controller of Corrections Umar Abubakar, Public Relations Officer in a statement issued on Sunday, said available records show that the Enugu State Command has no inmate in any of its facilities bearing ‘Chi boy.’
He stressed that the reporter was not able to provide the full names of the said inmate shows that the report is frivolous, untrue and lacks credibility.
“Nigerian Correctional Service categorically states that it is not aware of any kidnap in Rivers State or any other Command as alledge both in the press statement and the viral video nor was there any time an investigative agency tracked any kidnapper to any facility in Enugu or Delta state Commands.
“Therefore, the Service is not in the position to confirm payment of ransom or whatsoever transaction as alleged in the fictitious report and video.”
According to the National PRO, the Service has no role in the said kidnap story, and as a security organization, it does not operate in isolation; rather, it partners with sister agencies to ensure adequate security.
He maintained that the Service will never turn down requests for investigation activities from sister agencies.
He added that the said Enaafe George will who addressed the press has at no time visited the Command or any of its Custodial Centres to confirm his claims.
“Same applies to the author of the unauthenticated viral video It is therefore, of note that their claims are malicious and intended to tarnish the image of the Service.”
DCC Umar further maintained that the Nigerian Correctional Service is a disciplined security organization that will not aid or abate criminal activities of any kind and therefore enjoys media organisations to always fact-check reports before publication to avoid sending wrong information to the public
