Crime
37 inmates get fines paid, get released at Kuje, Suleja Prisons
37 inmates get fines paid, get released at Kuje, Suleja Prisons
By: Michael Mike
No fewer than 37 inmates have regained freedom from both Kuje Medium Custodial Centre and Suleja Centre following payments of their fines.
The fines which ranged from N15,000 and N130,000 which have seen the convicts kept in custody at both prisons were paid by public spirited persons in conjuction with Prisoners Rehabilitation and Welfare Action (PRAWA), a non governmental organisation (NGO).
The Comptroller of Correctional Service for the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Command, Ibrahim Idris who handed over five of the released inmates to officials of PRAWA on Friday at the Kuje Correctional Centre said all the conditions for their freedom had been met.
The Comptroller told journalists that the Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola should be commended for initiating the process leading to the release, he noted that the Minister at the recent National Conference on Prisons Decongestion which was attended by Judges across the country, including the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Olukayode Ariwoola had urged that Nigerians to pay the fines of some prisoners to decongestion prisons across the country.
Idris said a total of 37 inmates had their fines paid for them, noting that some of them were jailed for minor offences, with options of fine but were unable to raise money to pay the fines.
He said: “We are releasing five from here today (Kuje), four others are having their documents being processed. And they would be released immediately as that is concluded. So far 37 are regaining their freedom from Kuje and Suleja centres.
“The Chief Judges of the FCT and Niger states have been here, and they are instrumental to the gesture which is aimed at decongestion of our facilities.”
Speaking on behalf of PRAWA, its Deputy Director, Ogechi Ogu said the inmates should be assisted in the areas of rehabilitation by public spirited persons to enable them integrate into the community and work for a decent living for themselves.
She explained that PRAWA is championing decongestion of prisons in Nigeria because of the huge sums of tax payers money the governments commit to their feeding every year, while appealing against stigmatisation of inmates by the society.
37 inmates get fines paid, get released at Kuje, Suleja Prisons
Two herders attacked, robbed in Taraba community
By: Zagazola Makama
Two herders have been attacked and robbed by suspected hoodlums while grazing their cattle in Wuro Bogga village, Tau Ward of Ardo Kola Local Government Area of Taraba State.
Zagazola gathered that the victims, identified as Bello Umar, 28, and Isah Alhaji Ruwa, 27, were assaulted with machetes and sticks during the attack, which occurred at about 7 a.m. on Monday.
The attackers reportedly dispossessed the herders of an undisclosed sum of money before fleeing the scene.
Residents said the victims suspected the assailants to be from Laize village within the same Tau Ward.
Following the incident, a joint team of security personnel and military operatives was deployed to the area to track down the perpetrators and restore calm.
The situation, according to local authorities, is being closely monitored to prevent further escalation.
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Herder shot dead by gunmen in Gombe community
By: Zagazola Makama
A herder, identified as Zubairu Umaru, has been shot dead by suspected armed men in Abuku Dafur village, Ribadu ward, Funakaye Local Government Area of Gombe State.
Zagazola learnt that the incident occurred on Monday at about 2:00 a.m. when six armed men invaded Umaru’s residence and opened fire, killing him instantly.
The attackers also carted away the victim’s Techno keypad phone before fleeing the scene.
Local hunters and community members later visited the scene, where an empty 7.62mm shell of an AK-47 rifle was recovered.
Umaru was taken to the General Hospital, Bajoga, where he was confirmed dead on arrival. His remains have since been released to his family for burial according to Islamic rites.
Community sources said efforts were underway to identify and apprehend the attackers.
Herder shot dead by gunmen in Gombe community
12 bandits killed, 2 soldiers injured in clash in Katsina
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army have killed 12 bandits during a clash at Mabai village in Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State.
Zagazola gathered that the incident occurred on Sunday at about 5:30 p.m., shortly after a peace accord meeting held at Kakumi village in Bakori LGA.
Sources said that the bandits, while passing in front of a military base at Mabai, engaged the troops in a gun duel, leading to the death of 12 of the assailants.
Two army personnel sustained serious injuries during the encounter and were referred to the Medical Centre in Katsina for treatment.
The sources said the situation in the area had since been brought under control, with intensive patrols and monitoring activities ongoing to forestall further breakdown of law and order.
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