The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has firmly denied reports circulating online about an alleged bomb explosion at the Maiduguri Maximum Security Custodial Centre in Borno State, describing the claims as false, misleading, and entirely unfounded.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Service’s Public Relations Officer, Deputy Controller of Corrections Umar Abubakar, clarified that there was no security breach or disturbance at the facility, and operations remain calm and uninterrupted.
“The attention of the Nigerian Correctional Service has been drawn to an online report alleging a bomb explosion at the Maiduguri Custodial Centre. The report is false and misleading. The situation at the centre is calm and stable,” the statement read.
Abubakar further confirmed that inmates at the facility are continuing their rehabilitation programs without any disruption, emphasizing that no such incident occurred.
“There has been no security breach in any of our custodial centres nationwide. The public is advised to disregard the fake report,” he added.
The Service urged media outlets and the general public to verify information from credible sources to avoid unnecessary panic and misinformation.
