The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) says Abba Kyari, suspended
deputy commissioner of police, is still in prison custody.
Gunmen had attacked the correctional facility with
explosives on Tuesday night.
A resident had said that gunfire was heard for over 30
minutes, causing panic among residents.
Briefing journalists on Wednesday, Shuaib Belgore, permanent
secretary, ministry of interior, said about 600 inmates escaped, but noted that
security operatives have recaptured 300 so far.
Bashir Magashi, minister of defence, also said all Boko
Haram suspects in the facility escaped.
Since the news of the prison invasion broke, Nigerians have
taken to social media to express concerns over Kyari’s whereabouts.
There were also reports that Kyari was not seen during the
morning prayers.
Reacting, Abubakar Umar, spokesperson of the NCoS, said
Kyari did not escape from the facility.
“This is also to confirm to the general public that DCP Abba
Kyari and other VIPs held in the facility did not escape. They are presently in
custody, hale and hearty,” Umar said in a statement.
Kyari, who was arrested by the National Drug Law Enforcement
Agency (NDLEA) on February 12, was arraigned on March 7 over allegations of
drug trafficking.
Upon arraignment, Kyari and four other defendants pleaded
not guilty.
However, the sixth and seventh defendants pleaded guilty and
have been sentenced accordingly.
Kyari was denied bail and remanded in Kuje prison on March
28.
The suspended DCP is also facing extradition proceedings
over his indictment in an alleged $1.1 million fraud involving Hushpuppi, the
self-confessed international fraudster.
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