According to Prisons Service, there was no riot at Kuje prison – this is what happened

The Nigeria Prisons Service has denied that there was a riot early Monday morning at the Kuje Prisons facility in Abuja.

In a statement by the Controller of Prisons FCT Command, Daniel Odharo, said there was ‘an altercation’ at the facility which has been put under control.

He said the altercation occurred during a routine cell check by officials of the facility.

“Some inmates tried to resist the exercise which led to an altercation between the search party and the inmates.

“This was quickly put under effective control. No prisoner was injured, no property damaged and the yard is calm and peaceful.

“The Controller of Prisons FCT Command, Odharo Daniel has assured that the security and wellbeing of prisoners in the Federal Capital Territory will continue to be held as a priority task and will never be compromised,” the statement read in part.

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