Nigeria, April 7 -- The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) in Bayelsa State, South-south Nigeria, on Sunday, reacted to a media report regarding the six-year detention and trial of some domestic aides of the former first lady Patience Jonathan.

The agency denied allegations that it connived with Mrs Jonathan to orchestrate the detention of about 15 of her former domestic workers at the Okaka Custodial Centre in Bayelsa State

According to a report by the Punch on Saturday, the domestic workers have been held in jail since 2019 over a case of theft of Mrs Jonathan's belongings, including seven gold bangles and jewellery, and five Samsung air conditioners.

The other allegedly stolen items are two sets of upholstery chairs, and six Samsu...