Tag: PRISON

Inmates declare Nnamdi Kanu “president” inside Sokoto prisons

Aminu Imam
Kanu Sokoto prison

Reports have revealed that inmates of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Sokoto, have announced leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, as their president. Recall that Kanu was recently sentenced to life imprisonment by Justice James Omotosho in a controversial judgment after he was found guilty on all seven counts of terrorism offences. The charges related to his secessionist agitations, membership of a proscribed group, concealment, and the importation of an unregistered radio transmitter. The IPOB leader, who had been in the custody of the Department of…

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Farouk Lawan returns to constituency, calls his prison-term ‘a divine test’

Aminu Imam
Farouk Lawan returns

Former House of  Representatives member, Farouk Lawan visited his constituency for the first time since prison, describing his incarceration as a divine test Lawan, convicted for accepting a bribe, expressed gratitude to his constituents for their support during his five-year prison sentence Former House of Representatives member Farouk Lawan has made his first public visit to his ?agwai/Shanono Federal Constituency since completing a five-year prison sentence in October. Lawan described his incarceration as a divine test that imparted valuable life lessons. Lawan, convicted in 2021 for accepting a $500,000 bribe…

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House of Reps probe Aregbesola, Nababa over misuse of N165bn for Correctional Service

Aminu Imam

The House of Representatives has ordered an immediate investigation over the usage of over N165 billion budgeted to the Nigeria Correctional Services (NCS) within the last two years. Adopting a Motion under matters of national importance, sponsored by Ndudi Elumelu at the plenary, presided by Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila, the House explained that the measure was aimed at addressing the appalling state of custodial facilities and general welfare of inmates in the country. In effect, the House mandated its Committee on Reformatory Institutions to probe into the alleged infraction and turn…

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COVID-19 spike: 8 inmates killed, 50 injured in Sri Lanka Prison riot

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

At least eight inmates were killed and 50 others injured after prison officers used force to disperse a violent riot at the Mahara prison in a suburb of Colombo, the media reported on Monday. According to News 1st, which quoted deputy police Chief Ajith Rohana, two prison officers were also injured in the riot. The riot began on Sunday after prisoners demanded early release amid the spread of COVID-19 in the facility. The prisoners had managed to pull-down the protective fence and made an attempt to escape prompting the security…

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Breaking: Court orders Sen. Ali Ndume be remanded in Kuje Prison for failure to produce Maina

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, ordered Sen. Ali Ndume to be remanded in Kuje Prison following Abdulrasheed Maina, former Chairman, defunct Pension Reformed Task Team (PRTT)’s refusal to appear for his trial. Justice Okon Abang gave the order when Ndume, who represents Borno South Senatorial District, failed to file a formal application to show cause why he should not forfeit the bail bond of N500 million deposed to on May 5 to stand as surety for Maina. The EFCC’s Lawyer, Mohammed Abubakar, had, on November 18, asked the…

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NYSC boss says 3-year jail term awaits anyone unlawfully in possession of uniforms

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

The Director-General, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig.-Gen. Shuaibu Ibrahim says anyone caught unlawfully with NYSC uniforms will face a three-year jail term. Ibrahim said this after hoodlums invaded the NYSC orientation camp in Kubwa, Abuja. Hoodlums on Tuesday carted away mattresses, food items and other materials meant for corps members. He said that the youth claimed to be searching for palliatives. “We don’t have palliatives in the camps, we are preparing for our orientation. “Imagine, the youth went away with our uniforms. “I want to appeal to Nigerian youth…

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