Judiciary

38 Abolongo Inmates Freed by Oyo CJ

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By Jeffery Ahonmisi

38 inmates at the Nigerian Correctional Service, Medium Security Custodial Centre, Abolongo, Oyo Town, have been granted pardon by the Chief Judge of Oyo State, Justice Iyabo Yerima.

The 38 inmates who received the leniency included those pardoned for stealing, burglary, and the breach of peace and on health grounds.

In her admonition to the released inmates, Chief Judge of Oyo State, Justice Iyabo Yerima, represented by Justice Ladiran Akintola implored them to make themselves useful to society.

Justice Yerima reiterated that the exercise is part of efforts to decongest the Nigeria correctional facilities.

In a remark, Controller of Corrections, Nigerian Correctional Service, Oyo State Command, Mr Abdulraheem Salami noted that he was glad about the number of inmates who regained their freedom.

It would be recalled that 31 inmates were pardoned by the Chief Judge, Justice Iyabo Yerima at the Agodi Custodial Centre, Ibadan on Monday.

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Lifestyle

Governor Makinde Visits Victim’s Family Of Abolongo Jailbreak

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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde says his administration recognises the heroic service of the slain soldier and all other security agents operating in the state.

He stated this during his visit to the family of the military officer killed during the jailbreak at the Abolongo Correctional Facility, Oyo, Corporal Ekaile Emmanuel. 

Governor Makinde, who was represented by a delegation led by the Executive Assistant to the governor on Security, Mr Sunday Odukoya, a retired Commissioner of Police, lauded the security agencies in Oyo State for their commitment and dedication towards making the state safe.

The Governor said his administration would continue to give due recognition to the heroic service of all servicemen in Oyo State.

He commiserated with the families and loved ones of the slain soldier, who he described as an incredibly brave military officer.

Iyabo Adebisi

Security

Abolongo Update: Police Detonate Explosive Device Planted By Attackers Of Correctional Centre

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The improvised explosive device, IED, that was believed to have been used by the attackers of Abolongo prison have was detonated this afternoon by the officers of the anti-bomb unit of the Nigeria Police.

Speaking with Radio Nigeria, Public Relations Officer of the Nigerian correctional service, Oyo State Command, Olanrewaju Anjorin explained that the anti-bomb unit of the Nigerian police was invited to carry out the operation so as not to endanger lives and property.

He further advised people not to panic as it was a safe action.

Radio Nigeria correspondent that visited Abolongo prison last Sunday noticed that the device was thrown close to the main gate of the prison by the attackers during the last Friday jailbreak.

It would be recalled that medium correctional centre Abolongo, Oyo town was attacked by some unknown gunman last Friday leaving four people dead and many others injured.

Abisola Oluremi

Security

Wakeel Iskilu Not In Abolongo – NCS Boss

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Controller General Operations, Nigerian Correctional Service, Tukur Ahmed has said that Wakeel Iskilu is not in Abolongo prison.


He said also that, Moniya serial killer Sunday Shodipe, was not brought to Abolongo.

Speaking with Radio Nigeria, Tukur Ahmed said this information was aimed at debunking the rumour earlier stated about the two persons, that, they were among the freed prisoners in Abolongo Prison, during the break-in.

Abisola Oluremi