The Nigerian prison service says it did not illegally keep 15 workers from former President Goodluck Jonathan's home. People had reported that these workers were kept in jail for almost six years because of missing jewelry worth over 750 million naira. The workers were supposedly held because of items supposedly taken from Dame Patience Jonathan.
The prison service spokesperson denied these claims. He said the workers were legally put in jail by a court order and have been going to their court hearings. The spokesperson explained that no one can enter a prison without a proper court document. He emphasized that the workers have been treated fairly and their rights have been respected.
The prison officials said the workers appeared in court on several dates. They went to court on March 10th and 11th and most recently on April 3rd. The court hearing was moved to April 17th. The spokesperson strongly argued that all claims about illegal detention were wrong and made up.
The statement tried to clear up rumors about a secret meeting between Dame Patience Jonathan and prison officials. The prison service said no such meeting happened. They wanted to show that the workers were being handled properly through the legal system and were not being held without reason.
The prison service spokesperson denied these claims. He said the workers were legally put in jail by a court order and have been going to their court hearings. The spokesperson explained that no one can enter a prison without a proper court document. He emphasized that the workers have been treated fairly and their rights have been respected.
The prison officials said the workers appeared in court on several dates. They went to court on March 10th and 11th and most recently on April 3rd. The court hearing was moved to April 17th. The spokesperson strongly argued that all claims about illegal detention were wrong and made up.
The statement tried to clear up rumors about a secret meeting between Dame Patience Jonathan and prison officials. The prison service said no such meeting happened. They wanted to show that the workers were being handled properly through the legal system and were not being held without reason.
