Prison officials in Gombe State deny stopping Take-It-Back Movement members from visiting their jailed coordinator. Thomas Umar, who was ordered behind bars at Gombe Medium Security Custodial Centre on April 10, faces charges under the updated Cybercrime Act following a case filed by House Representative Ali Isa.
The Nigerian Correctional Service spokesperson Abdullahi Hamma called recent news reports about visitor blocking completely false. He stated that these claims attempt to harm the reputation of the prison service. The official emphasized that the agency remains dedicated to protecting inmate rights according to law.
Umar himself had previously submitted paperwork listing specific approved visitors through proper channels. He requested that anyone not named on his list should not be allowed to see him without his permission. Prison officials urged media outlets to verify facts before publishing stories about the facility or its procedures.
The statement asked the public to ignore misleading reports about visitor restrictions. Hamma added that the correctional service focuses on properly reforming, rehabilitating, and reintegrating inmates during their time in custody.
The Nigerian Correctional Service spokesperson Abdullahi Hamma called recent news reports about visitor blocking completely false. He stated that these claims attempt to harm the reputation of the prison service. The official emphasized that the agency remains dedicated to protecting inmate rights according to law.
Umar himself had previously submitted paperwork listing specific approved visitors through proper channels. He requested that anyone not named on his list should not be allowed to see him without his permission. Prison officials urged media outlets to verify facts before publishing stories about the facility or its procedures.
The statement asked the public to ignore misleading reports about visitor restrictions. Hamma added that the correctional service focuses on properly reforming, rehabilitating, and reintegrating inmates during their time in custody.
