By Prosper Mene
Authorities at the Medium Security Custodial Centre (MSCC) in Goron Dutse, Kano, have arrested two young women for allegedly trying to smuggle suspected illicit drugs into the facility.
The suspects, identified as Maryam Ali, 19, and Hauwa Musa, 20, both residents of Kano State, were intercepted on December 21, 2025, during routine security checks as they attempted to enter the custodial centre.
According to Musbahu Lawan Knassarawa, Public Relations Officer for the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) Kano State Command, the women were found in possession of suspected illicit substances believed to be intended for delivery to inmates.
“The suspects were intercepted during routine security checks while attempting to gain entry into the custodial centre with suspected illicit substances,” Knassarawa said in a statement.
He described the incident as a serious violation of correctional service regulations and a criminal offense under Nigerian law.
Following their arrest, the women were handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for further investigation and possible prosecution.
The NCoS Kano Command reiterated its commitment to upholding strict security measures and maintaining a zero-tolerance policy toward illegal activities in and around custodial facilities.
This arrest highlights ongoing efforts by correctional authorities to prevent the influx of prohibited items, including drugs, into prisons across the country.
