CLAIMS OF NEGLECTING FEMALE INMATES' MENSTRUAL CARE, INCORRECT..... SAYS FCT COMMAND OF NCoS.

"In line with its mandate and international best practices, NCoS supplies sanitary pads and hygiene kits to all female inmates at no cost, with monthly distribution recorded in inmates' welfare registers." DSC Adamu Duza, FCT Command NCoS 

.... Says "Custodial Centres has a designated healthcare unit with qualified nurses and doctors that attend to the medical needs of female inmates, including menstrual-related issues, with free consultations, medications, and referrals to nearby hospitals when required. 

The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) FCT Command, has reacted to a recent narrative alleging that female inmates across Nigeria are being “left without menstrual care” citing the Medium Security Custodial Centre Suleja.

A statement on Sunday, 16 November 2025 issued and signed by DSC Adamu Samson Duza, Public Relations Officer of the Nigerian Correctional Service, FCT Command described "the claim as false, misleading, and does not reflect the reality on the ground."

"In line with its mandate and international best practices, NCoS supplies sanitary pads and hygiene kits to all female inmates at no cost, with monthly distribution recorded in inmates' welfare registers." The statement read.

"Custodial Centres has a designated healthcare unit with qualified nurses and doctors that attend to the medical needs of female inmates, including menstrual-related issues, with free consultations, medications, and referrals to nearby hospitals when required. 

"The Service also collaborates with development partners, civil society organizations, and faith-based groups that regularly donate sanitary products and conduct menstrual-hygiene awareness sessions. Recently the service received a donation of sanitary pads from the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) to promote menstrual hygiene, amongst others. This is a testament of the power of collaboration.

"Nigerian Correctional Service, FCT Command remains committed to the dignity and humane treatment of all inmates, in accordance with the Nigerian Constitution, the Nelson Mandela Rules, and the United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners." DSC Adamu Samson Duza stated 

The statement from the Service therefore advised reporters to confirm sources of their information regarding the Nigerian Correctional Service before going to press in order not to mislead the general public.