Precious Yusuf, a woman, has been apprehended by the Nigerian Correctional Service for allegedly attempting to smuggle drugs into the Kuje Medium Security Custodial Centre in Abuja.

Disguising herself as a visitor, she concealed the drugs in food packs but was caught during a search by correctional service officials. According to the FCT command spokesperson, Adamu Duza, the accused confessed to being sent to deliver the drugs to an inmate and has been handed over to the Nigerian Drug Law Agency for investigation and prosecution.

The Controller of Corrections, Ibrahim Usman, warned drug peddlers to desist from attempting to smuggle illicit substances into custodial centers, emphasizing that his officers are vigilant and ready to thwart such attempts.