Corrections Service Clarifies Circumstances Surrounding Death Of Awaiting Trial Inmate
The Nigerian Correctional Service, Kwara State Command, has issued a statement to address misleading online publications regarding the death of Hussein Ishola Abubakar, an awaiting trial inmate at the Old Ilorin custodial Centre, Okekura.
Abubakar, who was being held on three court warrants from the High Court, Magistrate Court, and Area Court, suffered from pre-existing medical conditions, including heart disease, kidney disease, and diabetes. He was receiving treatment at the General Hospital, Ilorin, where he unfortunately passed away in the presence of two of his children.
The Correctional Service emphasized that it does not have the authority to release inmates without a legal warrant from a competent court of jurisdiction. In accordance with standard procedure, Abubakar was referred to the General Hospital for treatment beyond the capacity of the Custodial Centre Clinic.
The Controller of Corrections, Kwara State Command, has urged the public to disregard the malicious publications and rely on the facts of the case. "We are committed to transparency and accountability in our operations," said SC Adegbulugbe Philip Olumide, Public Relations Officer, Nigerian Correctional Service, Kwara State Command. "We hope this clarification will put to rest any misinformation surrounding Abubakar's death."
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