The attention of the Kano State Command of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has been drawn to a publication by Daily Trust titled “LITIGATION: My Experience Awaiting Trial for 9 Years”, featuring one Shehu Adamu, also known as Ya Malam, who was recently released from custody.
Chief Superintendent of Corrections Musbahu Lawan K/Nasarawa, Public Relations Officer Kano State Command made the assertion in a statement.
He said the Command categorically refuted the series of false and misleading claims made by the said individual in the report.
“These fabrications not only malign the image of the Nigerian Correctional Service but also misrepresent the actual state of correctional administration in Kano State. For the avoidance of doubt, the Command wishes to set the record straight.”
He added that contrary to the claim that Shehu Adamu spent nine (9) years awaiting trial, official records reveal that he was remanded for only four (4) months on charges of conspiracy and criminal breach of trust before his release.
” Any contrary assertion is a deliberate attempt to misinform the public.
Again, the ex-offender falsely claimed he was incarcerated at Goron Dutse Custodial Centre. In reality, he was remanded at the Kurmawa Custodial Centre, as documented in the official registers.
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“The allegations of daily occurrences of sodomy, rape, and death by starvation are baseless, malicious, and entirely unfounded.
The Kano State Command upholds the highest standards of inmate care, protection, and human dignity in accordance with the Nigerian Correctional Service Act, 2019 and international best practices.
He added that as of the time of this release, there is no inmate in any custodial facility under Kano State Command who has spent more than two (2) years awaiting trial as a result of the efficiency of the criminal justice system in the state.
He maintained that the Command works closely with the judiciary and other stakeholders to ensure timely dispensation of justice.
“The Nigerian Correctional Service, Kano State Command, remains committed to transparency, professionalism, and the humane treatment of all inmates.
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We strongly caution media houses to verify facts with relevant authorities before publication to avoid promoting misinformation that could incite public distrust or undermine the criminal justice system.
“The Command urges the general public to disregard the false claims made in the said publication and continue to support the efforts of the Nigerian Correctional Service in reforming and rehabilitating offenders for societal NCoS Kano Denies Inmate’s Allegations of Sodomy, Starvation, and Lengthy Detention
