Prison probe into Okah cellphones

An internal investigation has been launched following the discovery of unauthorised items in possession of Nigerian terror accused Henry Okah.

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An internal investigation has been launched following the discovery of unauthorised items in possession of Nigerian terror accused Henry Okah, the Department of Correctional Services said on Thursday.

“Eight cellphones with airtime, a list of cellphone numbers, two chargers and a map were confiscated from Henry Okah on Tuesday evening, by the Correctional Services emergency support team following a tip-off from Colonel Zeeman who works for the Hawks and is also an assigned investigation officer in Okah’s case,” said spokesperson Manelisi Wolela.

He said Zeeman suspected that Okah had unlimited communication with the outside world.

Okah is awaiting trial for sabotage and acts of terrorism which took place in Nigeria. He failed to convince the court that he was not the leader of the Movement for the Emancipation of Niger Delta, which claimed responsibility for the Independence Day bombings. He is due to appear in court on April 18.

“The Department of Correctional Services has launched an internal investigation to establish how Mr Henry Okah got prohibited items in his possession. In terms of Correctional Services policy offenders or awaiting trial detainees are only allowed to use landline telephones during the day, only under strict supervision from correctional officials.

“Cellphones are one of the completely prohibited items inside Correctional Centres,” Wolela said.

The confiscated items were handed over to the Hawks to conduct further investigations with a possibility of additions to Okah´s charge sheet, he said. -

Sapa

Source: http://www.iol.co.za/prison-probe-into-okah-cellphones-1.1033216

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