The Nigerian Correctional Service, Kano Command has described as malicious and false, a report {that a} minor is presently in custody on the Kurmawa Correctional Facility.
An announcement by the spokesperson of the Command, Superintendent Musbahu Lawan Knass, mentioned, the command has no Juvenile offender in any of its Custodial Facilities.
He mentioned the inmate introduced within the deceptive report has been confirmed to be presently 19 years and a pair of months previous.
“For the avoidance of doubt, the Command categorically States that it has no Juvenile offender in any of its Custodial Facilities that are solely designated to maintain inmates aged 18 years and above.
“He was remanded within the mentioned Custodial Heart for the offence of Armed Theft by Chief Justice of the Peace Court docket (CMC) Gyade-Gyade Kano on 26/January 2023, when he was 18 years and 6 months previous.”
”The Command needs to tell the general public that in no circumstances does it admit minors into its amenities as such courses of offenders are normally referred to both the Bostal Coaching Institute or Remand Dwelling in Goron Dutse situated in Kano.
It’s our responsibility at all times to Reform, Rehabilitate and Reintegrate offenders again into Society by rebranding their lives to turn out to be productive and accountable residents upon launch.”
It’s apparent that the mentioned report is a tactic coined to evade and disrupt the course of Justice, he added.
The command known as on newsmen to confirm and ensure stories earlier than going to press, including that the Command’s Public Relations Officer is at all times out there and needs to be contacted for affirmation of stories to keep away from deceptive the general public, particularly on delicate points that pertain to nationwide safety.
“We’re due to this fact calling on most people to help the Command as we work in the direction of defending them and making the society safer.
