Many Feared Dead In Kirikiri Prison Protest

Many inmates of the Kirikiri Medium Prison in Lagos were
reportedly killed Friday following a protest by inmates over the isolation of
one of them. According to an insider’s report, the isolated inmate, who also
leads a Christian programme within the prisons had bought a microphone and a
fan from his funds kept with the prison officials.

But the deputy prison controller, Kayode Adeyemi said to be
leaving the prison for a course, was said to have disapproved the purchase and
ordered that the prisoner be locked up in isolation as punishment, Pm News reports.

This sparked the row with other inmates, who threw stones
and pebbles at the warders. The deputy prison controller reportedly ordered the
prison police unit to shoot at sight. This led to shots being fired at the mob
of inmates and deaths of many.

There were no reactions yet from the prison authorities.

Another account however said that the trouble started when
Adeyemi, assembled all the inmates for a formal introduction of a new Deputy
Controller Mr. Okocha.

The event was said to have turned into a protest by inmates,
who accused Adeyemi of highhandedness.