The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has described as false, misleading, and a gross misrepresentation of the realities within its facilities, the publication alleging poorly feeding of inmates in the country.
The reaction of the NCoS was contained in a statement on Sunday signed by the
Public Relations Officer of the Service, Umar Abubakar, a Deputy Controller of Corrections.
The statement read: “The attention of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has been drawn to a recent publication alleging that inmates in custodial centres are being fed poorly . The Service categorically debunks this claim as false, misleading, and a gross misrepresentation of the realities within our facilities.
“For the avoidance of doubt, the publication is a recycled one which is pushed forward to create ruckus where none exists. While responding to the same allegation on TVC News on 1st September 2024, I highlighted that the Service operates under strict guidelines as provided by the Nigerian Correctional Service Act, 2019, which mandates the provision of adequate nutrition, healthcare, and general welfare for all inmates. Inmates are provided with meals that meet the nutritional requirements recommended by health professionals and monitored routinely by the ration committee set up by the Controller General of Corrections. Our menu plans are standardized and reviewed periodically to align with evolving health standards and budgetary provisions.
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