The Federal Government has declared all 256 custodial centers across the country as “red zones” ahead of the planned nationwide protests on August 1.
Haliru Nababa, Controller General of the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS), made this announcement in a statement issued by the Service Public Relations Officer, Abubakar Umar, on Tuesday in Abuja.
Mr. Nababa emphasized that individuals or groups without official business at the custodial centers should stay away.
“In view of the purported national protest scheduled to hold on Aug 1, the service wishes to inform the public that the Custodial Centres have been designated as red zones.
“Furthermore, the service wishes to enjoin the public that Custodial and Non-custodial Centres are critical national assets which are germane to public safety as well as national security.
“Tampering with or attacking them will lead to breakdown of law and order, and further exacerbate the security of the society in general,” he said.
