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However, in response, the NCoS released an ambiguous statement, asking the public to ignore such reports and saying it was only planning to evacuate the inmates following the damage caused by the flood. Support journalism driven by facts, created by Nigerians for Nigerians. Our thorough, researched reporting relies on the support of readers like you.“The flood brought down the walls of the correctional facilities, including the medium security custodial centre Maiduguri as well as the staff quarters in the City,” he wrote.
“While this effort is on, the public is assured that the incidence does not impede or affect public safety,” he said.
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