The FCT Command of the Nigerian Prison Service has arrested one Mr Clement Jacob for allegedly smuggling cannabis into the Kuje Medium Security Prison in Abuja.
In a statement on Tuesday by the Command spokesperson, Chukwuedo Humphrey, the substance was meant to be delivered to an inmate, Emeka Onyejikachi.
According to him, the suspect was apprehended when a prison official, Hussain Ibrahim observed the exchange of sandals between Jacob and the inmate after his session of prison visit.
The statement reads in part:
“Our officers have apprehended one Clement Jacob for attempting to smuggle a substance suspected to be Indian hemp into the prison facility. The substance was to be delivered to Onyejikacki, an inmate of the Kuje Prison.
“Jacob ran out of luck when he exchanged his sandals with those of the inmate after his session of prison visit. Inspector Hussain Ibrahim, the officer in charge of the visit area, noticed the quick exchange of footwear and requested another search after the visiting session was over.
“During the search, Hussain carefully tore open the sole of the sandals, thereby exposing the illegal transaction. Upon interrogation, Jacob, who initially feigned ignorance, divulged that one Mrs Emeka had called him to assist her in paying Mr Emeka a visit.
“He was also instructed to exchange his footwear with the inmate before leaving the premises.”
