FCT Court Remands Yahaya Bello, Fixes Date for Hearing

FCT Court Remands Yahaya Bello, Fixes Date for Hearing

A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court sitting in Maitama on Tuesday ordered the remand of the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, in Kuje Prison pending his trial on allegations of ₦110 billion fraud. Justice Maryann Anenih issued the remand order after adjourning the trial till February 25, 2025. Bello, who governed […]

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FG Discloses Those Behind Kuje Prison Invasion

FG Discloses Those Behind Kuje Prison Invasion

The federal government has disclosed those behind the Kuje Prison invasion which happened on Tuesday night. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Mr. Shuaibu Belgore noted that the Boko Haram terror group is suspected to be behind the onslaught. He said this when he visited the facility on Wednesday morning. Belogore said that about 600 inmates escaped […]

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Gunmen Free Notorious Boko Haram Members, Inmates in Kuje Prison Attack

JUST IN ! Gunmen Free Notorious Boko Haram Members, Inmates in Kuje Prison Attack

Gunmen have invaded the Kuje Medium Security Prison reportedly freed over 90 percent of the inmates including notorious Boko Haram members. Daily Sun reports that the heavily armed gunmen invaded the correctional centre around 10.30pm, Tuesday night. The assailants bombarded the facility and successfully operated for about one hour unhindered to secure the release of […]

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High Court Gives Ruling on Bail Application by Abba Kyari

‘My Life is in Danger in Kuje Prison’ – Abba Kyari Begs Court for Bail

The embattled Commander of Nigeria Police Intelligence Response Team (IRT), Abba Kyari has told the court during Thursday’s hearing that his life is in danger at the Kuje prison. Kyari prayed the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja to release him on bail because he was not safe in prison. At the resumed hearing, counsel […]

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Kyari's Arrival at Kuje Prison Creates Excitement as He Rejects Prison Food

Kyari’s Arrival at Kuje Prison Creates Excitement as He Rejects Prison Food

The suspended Commander, Intelligence Response Team, DCP Abba Kyari’s arrival into the Kuje Prison facility has created excitement among the inmates. Reports say the super cop is gradually settling into his new environment at the Nigerian Correctional Service after he was sent there on Monday. He was sent to the facility along with his co-defendants: […]

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