The Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) has reacted to reports that Peter Nwachukwu, husband of the late gospel singer, Osinachi, and a suspected kidnap kingpin, Hamisu Bala (a.k.a. Wadume), escaped from custody during Friday’s jailbreak at Kuje Custodial Centre, Abuja.
The Public Relations Officer, FCT Command, NCoS, Mr. Chukwuedo Humphrey, told Journalist on Tuesday in Abuja that the reports are untrue
Humphrey said that the clarification became necessary in view of a publication by an online medium alleging that Wadume and Osinachi’s husband escaped.
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“The story is false, reckless and mischievous. They are still in custody.
“Efforts are ongoing to recapture all fleeing inmates.
“The Controller-General, NCOs, Haliru Nababa, is determined to continue to upscale inmates’ welfare and safety, ” he said.
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