Incident in Borno prison self-inflicted, not bomb explosion

Incident in Borno prison self-inflicted, not bomb explosion

The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has debunked reports of a bomb explosion at the Maximum Security Custodial Centre (MaSCC) in Maiduguri, clarifying that the fire incident involving inmate Charles Okah was self-inflicted and not an act of terrorism or external attack. This clarification was contained in a post shared on Sunday night by security analyst, Zagazola Makama, via his verified X handle. According to the report, intelligence sour…

NCoS Denies Bomb Explosion Report at Maiduguri Centre

The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has categorically denied reports of a bomb explosion at the Maximum Security Custodial Centre (MaSCC) in Maiduguri

No bomb explosion in Maiduguri custodial centre – NCoS - Worldstage

WorldStage Newsonline– The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has dismissed a report of bomb blast at the Maximum Security Custodial Centre (MaSCC) in Maiduguri. This is contained in a statement issued by the NCoS Public Relations Officer (SPRO), Deputy Controller of Corrections (DCC) Abubakar Umar, on Monday in Abuja. According to him, there has been no reported explosion or security breach at any other correctional facility across the countr…

Nothing Happened to Charles Okah

By Lizzy Chirkpi The Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) has refuted reports that Charles Okah, the convicted Independence Day bomber who has been in solitary confinement at the Maiduguri Maximum Security Custodial Centre (MaSCC) since March 16, 2025, sustained injuries following an incident at the prison. The spokesperson for the NCoS, Abubakar Umar, also dismissed as untrue reports of any bomb explosion occurring at the facility. He further st…

‘All inmates are safe’ — NCoS dismisses claims of bomb explosion at Maiduguri custodial centre

The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has dismissed reports of a bomb explosion at the Maiduguri Custodial Centre.   Social media reports had alleged that there was a blast at the facility, suggesting a security breach and disruption at the correctional centre.   However, in a statement on Monday, Abubakar Umar, the service’s public relations officer (SPRO), said there had been no explosion or security breach at any custodial facility in the …

Suspected Explosion At Maiduguri Prison 'Mere False Alarm' By Convicted Bomber Charles Okah

The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has debunked viral reports of a bomb explosion at the Maximum Security Custodial Centre (MaSCC) in Maiduguri, Borno State, clarifying that it was incident involving a convicted detainee, Charles Okah, who deliberate ignited a mattress and raised false fire alarm. Authorities stated that Okah allegedly ignited his mattress using a box of matches in a deliberate attempt to cause panic within the prison. “He…