Monday, September 28, 2026 - Two inmates have d!ed at Kurmawa Medium Security Custodial Centre in Kano State.
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) confirmed this in a
statement, on Saturday, September 26, 2026.
According to the Service’s spokesman, Chief Superintendent of
Corrections, JN Osuji, laboratory tests conducted on September 23 confirmed the
outbreak.
He said the outbreak was first detected on September 17 after
an inmate developed symptoms including vomiting and diarrhoea.
He said the inmate was immediately admitted and treated at
the facility’s medical centre, while emergency health protocols were activated
the following morning.
The NCoS said its intervention had brought the outbreak
under control, adding that no additional deaths had been recorded since the
diagnosis.
“The
Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has confirmed that a recent outbreak of
cholera at the Kurmawa Medium Security Custodial Centre, Kano, has been
contained,” the statement read.
"The
outbreak was confirmed through laboratory investigation on the 23rd of
September 2026, by NCoS medical team at the facility and the Kano State Public
Health authorities.
"The
Controller General of Corrections, Sylvester Ndidi Nwakuche, MFR, mni, pcc, who
was immediately briefed, directed that every necessary measure be sustained to
protect the lives, health and welfare of inmates and personnel.
"The
Service regrets that the outbreak claimed two lives; one at the facility and
the other at the Kano State Infectious Deceases Hospital.
"The
Controller-General extends heartfelt condolences over the unfortunate loss of
lives.
"The
incident was first detected on 17th September, 2026, when an inmate presented
with vomiting and diarrhea and immediately admitted and treated at the Centre's
medical facility.
"By the
next morning, the medical team immediately activated emergency medical
protocols while intensifying medical intervention and monitoring.
"These
coordinated interventions successfully brought the outbreak under control.
Importantly, no further mortality has been recorded since the diagnosis.
"The
Service has initiated additional preventive measures, in collaboration with
Kano State Government, as part of broader efforts aimed at preventing future
occurrences.
"The
Nigerian Correctional Service wishes to reassure the public that healthcare
services remain available across custodial facilities through qualified medical
personnel, while continuous disease surveillance, early detection and prompt
medical response are being strengthened in collaboration with relevant public
health authorities.
"The
Controller-General has further directed a team of senior medical personnel from
the Service National Headquarters to proceed to the facility for sustained
monitoring of the situation and reaffirmed the Service's commitment to ensuring
that all persons in custody are treated humanely, with their health, dignity
and welfare protected in accordance with the Nigerian Correctional Service Act,
2019, and established correctional standards.
“The Service
appreciates the concern expressed by members of the public and encourages
reliance on verified information disseminated through official channels as it
continues to provide timely updates where necessary.”
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