NCoS Adamawa Command mulls legal action against SaharaReporters over false reportage
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) Adamawa State command has urged SaharaReporters to retract a false reportage or have its day in court.
A statement by Richard James, Deputy Superintendent of Corrections who doubles as the image maker of the service in Adamawa noted that his organization was compelled to take the action to clear its name of any responsibility in the death of one Mercy Emmanuel.
According to James, SaharaReporters has falsely reported that a woman, Mercy Emmanuel who is a mother of three died in the custody of Medium Security Custodial Center (MSCC), Mubi.
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“The Command categorically refutes this false claim and wishes to set the record straight. At no time did such an incident occur within any custodial facility under the Adamawa State Command.
“The said deceased woman named Mercy Emmanuel was admitted on Thursday 13th February, 2025 in MSCC Mubi with a remand warrant from the Upper Area Court, Michika.
“However, on the 17th February 2025, the court demanded her to be reproduced before her, which the command adhered to. It is indeed unfortunate` that the said media platform reported that she died in our custody when she had left the facility on 17th February, 2025, in healthy condition.
“The Command is deeply concerned that a platform such as Sahara Reporters would publish such a grave allegation without verifying the facts or reaching out to the Command for clarification. Such sensational journalism undermines public trust and causes unnecessary panic among families of inmates and the general public.
“The Command therefore urges the public to disregard the said publication as false, malicious, and an attempt to tarnish the image of the Nigerian Correctional Service. We call on Sahara Reporters to retract the report immediately and issue a public apology, failing which we reserve the right to seek legal redress.
“The Command remains committed to transparency, professionalism, and the humane treatment of all individuals in its custody. Members of the press and public who desire accurate information are encouraged to contact the Public Relations Unit for verification and inquiries,” the statement said.
