Abubakar Umar
Abubakar Umar is the spokesperson for the Nigerian Correctional Service, known for his role in communicating important updates regarding security and operational matters within the correctional facilities. Recently, he gained attention for announcing the recapture of five out of twelve inmates who escaped from the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Koton-Karfe, Kogi State, following a security breach.
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Abubakar Umar is one of the suspects apprehended for vandalism.
NSCDC nabs seven suspected vandals at Kano airport – Punch Newspapers
Nigeria· 2025-07-01
The spokesperson for the Nigeria Correctional Service, Abubakar Umar, recently told our correspondent that the Federal Government was working on expanding infrastructure to modernise and relieve pressure on existing correctional facilities.
7,500+ Freed: Govt Decongests Nigerian PrisonsNigeria· 2025-06-28
Abubakar Umar confirmed the suspension of an officer involved in the incident with Haruna Ayo.
Convict Caught Processing Passport in LagosNigeria· 2025-06-21
Abubakar Umar is the spokesperson for the Nigerian Correctional Service.
FG intensifies border watch after murder suspect recaptureNigeria· 2025-05-25
Abubakar Umar was implicated by Muhammad Abubakar as an accomplice in the illicit fertiliser production.
Five arrested after police dismantle illicit fertiliser production in BauchiNigeria· 2025-05-22
Abubakar Umar was implicated by Muhammad Abubakar as an accomplice in the illegal operation.
Police bust illegal fertiliser factory, arrest five in BauchiNigeria· 2025-05-21Abubakar Umar stated that the session would serve to bridge the gap between policy implementation and public perception.
Northern bigwigs postpone Tinubu’s assessment over HajjNigeria· 2025-05-21
Abubakar Umar is the Comptroller of the Federal Operations Unit, Zone ‘D’ Headquarters in Bauchi, who disclosed the seizure of contraband items valued at over N110 million.
Bauchi Customs zone 'D' seize N110m contraband in one monthNigeria· 2025-05-20Abubakar Umar is the spokesperson for the Nigerian Correctional Service who confirmed the recapture of the inmates.
Five inmates recaptured after Kogi prison breakNigeria· 2025-03-24