The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) in Kano State has reported a significant security breach after apprehending two individuals for attempting to deliver illicit drugs to inmates at a court complex.
Suspects Caught in the Act
Officials from the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Goron Dutse, Kano, took Usman Khalid, 25, and Bello Musa Ahmed, 24, into custody. The arrest occurred on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, while inmates from the facility were present for a court session at the Nomansland court complex.
Both suspects are residents of the Tsamiya (Breget) area within Kano State. According to the Command's spokesperson, CSC Musbahu Kofar-Nassarawa, the men were caught in the act of trying to throw packages containing Indian hemp and other banned substances to prisoners within the court premises.
Zero Tolerance for Drug Activities
The Controller of Corrections for the Kano State Command, Ado Inuwa, has ordered that the arrested individuals and the confiscated drugs be immediately transferred to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). The NDLEA will handle the subsequent investigation and legal prosecution of the case.
In an official statement, the NCoS reiterated its firm stance against any activity that introduces drugs into its facilities. "The NCoS is committed to rehabilitating and reforming inmates and will not tolerate attempts to undermine this mandate," the statement declared.
Public Warning on Security Breaches
The service issued a strong warning to the general public, specifically advising against unauthorized interactions with inmates during their movement to and from court hearings. Such actions are classified as serious security violations that carry legal penalties.
The Kano Command emphasized its zero-tolerance policy towards drug-related activities not only inside correctional centers but also in surrounding court environments. It called for increased public cooperation with security agencies to help uphold law and order across the state.
