The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) FCT command has conducted hernia surgeries on 11 inmates at the Kuje Custodial Centre as part of ongoing efforts to improve inmate welfare and uphold human dignity.
On Thursday in Abuja, the Command Public Relations Officer (CPRO), Samson Duza, released a statement stating that the medical procedures were carried out on Sunday, June 8, and Monday, June 9.
Duza said that a team of skilled medical personnel from the Service performed the surgeries.
He said the surgeries were conducted in accordance with global best practices and established clinical standards, reflecting the company’s commitment to the health and well-being of persons in custody.
Duza also reiterated that inmates’ health and general well-being remained a top operational priority.
He added that the exercise relieved the affected inmates of pain and discomfort and significantly improved their overall quality of life in custody.
Duza quoted the Controller of Corrections, FCT Command, Olatunbosun Ajibogun, as commending the medical team for their professionalism and dedication.
He added that the successful exercise aligned with the vision of the Controller-General of Corrections, CGC Sylvester Nwakuche, to reform, rehabilitate, and reintegrate inmates as productive members of society.
He reaffirmed the NCoS’s commitment to humane custody, quality healthcare, and the protection of inmate rights in all its facilities.