There were reports of celebration among inmates at Kuje Prison following the remand of former Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), his wife, and son. The family is being held in connection with an alleged ₦8.7 billion fraud case.
Sources indicate that some inmates, including convicted terrorists and kidnappers, reacted noisily upon learning of the family's arrival. The reports suggest inmates compared their own sentences for lesser crimes to the magnitude of the alleged financial misconduct.
Conditions and Family Concerns
Due to heightened tensions, prison authorities reportedly moved Malami and his wife to a more secure VIP cell for their safety. The family has also expressed fear of food poisoning, leading them to refuse meals provided by the facility.
In a separate incident, the former minister's son, Abubakar Abdulaziz Malami, reportedly collapsed due to high blood pressure and anxiety. He was rushed to the prison clinic for emergency care on Tuesday. The family's legal team and supporters have raised concerns about the allegedly poor, rodent and mosquito-infested conditions of the general cells.
The situation highlights the ongoing legal proceedings and the intense public scrutiny surrounding the high-profile case.
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