The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has placed all custodial centres nationwide on red alert ahead of protests billed for today over the continued detention of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).
In a statement issued yesterday by its spokesman, Umar Abubakar, the Service said all correctional facilities have been designated “Red Zones’’ and warned that no unauthorised person should approach them during or after the demonstrations.
Abubakar explained that the directive was a precautionary step to avert security breaches and protect inmates, staff and national assets.
“The Service reiterates that correctional centres are restricted areas. Persons without official business are advised to steer clear to prevent untoward incidents,” he said.
He appealed for public restraint and urged demonstrators to act within the law and respect security cordons.
Separate groups have announced plans to hold rallies today — with some demanding Kanu’s release and others opposing it.
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has warned broadcasters, online publishers, bloggers and other participants in…
President Bola Tinubu has directed that liquid funds recovered by the Economic and Financial Crimes…
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Abel Enitan as the new Head of the Civil Service…
Suspected thugs on Wednesday attacked the convoy of Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, shortly after…
President Bola Tinubu is presiding over a meeting of the Federal Executive Council at the…
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has launched another attack on Senator Ireti Kingibe,…