Protest : Custodial Centers Designated As Red Zones- NCoS

In view of the proposed national protest, the Nigerian Correctional Service says Custodial Centres have been designated as red zones.

A statement by the Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Correctional Service, Abubakar Umar therefore calls on Nigerians to steer clear of any of the Centers nation-wide.

According to the statement, the Service wishes to enjoin the public that Custodial and Non-custodial Centres are critical national assets which are germane to public safety as well as national security.

It stresses that tampering with or attacking them will lead to breakdown of law and order and further exacerbate the security of the society in general.

The Service strongly advises all members of the public to join hands with the Service to ensure the protection of correctional facilities stating that adequate security arrangements have been put in place to ensure that no correctional facility is defiled.

It also notes that the Ministry of Interior’s Joint Taskforce (MOIJTF) has been activated to provide extra security in and around custodial facilities nationwide.

The statement says the Controller General of Corrections, Haliru Nababa appreciates the continuous cooperation of members of the public in ensuring peace and tranquility in and around correctional centres nationwide.

It advises the public to report any suspicious plan or movement to this email: [email protected] or to the official website: www.corrections.gov.ng or call 09060004598 or 08075050006 directly.

PR/Nkiru Njemanze