The Nigerian Correctional Service, NCoS, has debunked tabloid newspaper reports that claimed that 26,000 children are being held in custodial centres across Nigeria.
A report published on June 2, 2025, alleged that 26,000 children are being held in custodial centres across Nigeria.
Reacting to the publication on Wednesday, NCoS National Public Relations Officer Abubakar Umar described the publications as false and baseless, adding that in line with national and international legal standards, NCoS does not admit children into custodial centres.
NCOS DENIES 26, 000 CHILDREN INCARCERATED IN CUSTODIAL CENTRES ACROSS NIGERIA
