There was an uproar at Kano Central Correcriona Centre, Kurmawa on Thursday over alleged importation of illicit items into the centre.
A reliable source at the prison said the incident started when some prisoners complained bitterly about the poor quality of food they are served for iftar, despite the fact that a philontropist, Alhajii Abdussamad Rabiu, has provided adequate food items to cater for the Ramadan needs of the prisoners at the facility.
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“This reason irked the prisoners, especially those at the condemned site, who attempted to break out and run away,” the source said.
It was gathered that the armed personnel at the facility had to shoot in the air to scare the prisoners who had caused the uproar in the prison yard.
When contacted, the Public relations officer of the Kano state Correctional Center, DSC Musbahu Lawal Kofar Nasarawa, confirmed the incident.
“Yes, there was an attempt by some condemned prisoners to cause pandemonium in the prison. However, the concerted effort of the prison officials thwarted their attempt.
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He, however explained that the crisis was not about lack of food supply or poor quality of the food but rather the mayhem was caused by an attempt by the prison officials to collect illicit items found with the prisoners.
“The illicit items found include Indian Hemp and mobile phones which were suspected to have been imported into the facility either by some staff of the facility or people who brought food items.
He, however debunked rumours about prison break, noting that the uproar had no connection whatsoever to prison break.
He confirmed that normalcy had since been restored and all prisoners are back in their confinement.
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Lawal said a committee had been constituted to investigate the with a finding out those behind taking the illegal items into the facility.
He assured that “Any found wanting in smuggling thenillicit items into the center will face the wrath of the laws. The service will not condone such actions. Whoever has hand in this action whether official or prisoner Will be punished.”
