Inmate die in Kuje Prison – NCoS disclose

By Kingsley Chukwuka

The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) FCT Command, has confirmed the death of an inmate, a statement sent to our correspondent Monday, revealed.

The statement signed by the Spokesman for Kuje Prison, Chukwuedo Humphrey stated that the inmate has been sick with a chronic ailment, and was placed on medication after being examined by the NCoS medical team.

According to him: “The inmate was admitted into Kuje custodial centre in 2019 and upon mandatory medical examination, he was diagnosed of some chronic ailments.

“He was immediately placed on special medical management by a combined team of medical personnel in the facility as well as occasional referals to the University of Abuja Teaching hospital, Gwagwalada, Abuja when necessary.

“Unfortunately, when the inmate’s health deteriorated over the weekend, all effort by the medical personnel to resuscitate him failed.

“A peaceful prayer session is being organised by the staff and fellow inmates of the deceased for the repose of his soul”, Chukwuedo said.

He continued: “The Controller of the Command, Ahmed Musa Ahmed while expressing his condolences to the family and friends of the late inmate, reinstated his commitment to putting the health and general welfare of inmates and staff in the front bunner”.

He said Ahmed advised that those on special medical attention should ensure strict adherence to expert instructions to overcome health challenges since drugs are available for them at no cost.