Abubakar Umar

Abubakar Umar

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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.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
1,054,668
Power
2,292$
Sentiment
7.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Nigeria 2 7.00 0.47% +10% 206,139,589 1,054,668 $448,000 2,292$
Totals 2 206,139,589 1,054,668 $448,000 2,292$
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Recent Mentions

Nigeria Nigeria: Abubakar Umar said the award was particularly significant to him as a person with hearing impairment. 8

The Punch: UK scholarships awarded to 68 Nigerians for 2026 studies

Nigeria Nigeria: Beneficiary Abubakar Umar commended the intervention, describing it as a source of renewed hope for the former inmates. 8

The Punch: Kaduna Gifts N9.7m to 97 Freed Inmates for Reintegration

Nigeria Nigeria: 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. 6

The Punch: 7,500+ Freed: Govt Decongests Nigerian Prisons

Nigeria Nigeria: Abubakar Umar stated that the session would serve to bridge the gap between policy implementation and public perception. 6

The Punch: Northern bigwigs postpone Tinubu’s assessment over Hajj