NCoS denies detaining army general illegally

The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), FCT Command, has denied detaining former Group Managing Director and Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Army Properties Limited, Maj. Gen. Umaru Muazu Mohammed illegally.

A widely circulated report by a whistle blowing group claimed Umaru was detained without a warrant.

In a statement on Tuesday, the Public Relations Officer

Nigerian Correctional Service, FCT Command, DSC AS Duza, said contrary to reports, the Nigerian Correctional Service only admits persons legally interned by a competent court of law or a military court martial.

He also revealed that in the case of the said General, he was legally detained by a military court martial, with a valid warrant.

It read, “The Command wishes to state equivocally that the Service is a responsible security agency set up by the laws of the federation, with the mandate of keeping the legally interned.

“It is rather unfortunate for the said group, acting without knowledge of how the system works, to feed the public with false information bourne out of crass ignorance.

“Asking the Nigerian Correctional Service to release the Major General who was legally interned by a military court martial, is a aberration to the criminal justice process.

“The FCT command of the Nigerian Correctional Service enjoins the public to disregard the call by the said group as it is committed to safe and humane custody of all persons committed in its care,” the statement added.