A-G orders probe into death of inmate
“The consequences are clear, if you are involved, you will be taken to task.”
Tuesday 13 February 2024 | 15:05
A-G and Minister for Justice, Siromi Turaga. Photo: Leon Lord
Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Siromi Turaga has ordered a probe into the death of an inmate at the Fiji Corrections Service (FCS) Complex at Naboro on Saturday.
A viral Facebook post claimed that the inmate died between 2am to 3am on Saturday morning from a heart attack after his request to seek medical attention was turned down by corrections officials.
Speaking to the media yesterday, Mr Turaga said any officer who was charged with negligence and murder would be taken to task.
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“The FCS is suffering from the trauma of this incident, some of these officers are operated under that leadership; that doesn’t say that I encourage or condone and we are trying to change those mindsets,” he said.
Attorney-General Siromi Turaga during his visit to one of the facilites. Photo: Leon Lord
The statement said the inmate suffered from cardiomegaly and hypertension.
“Procedures and protocols were in place for such incidents and an investigation into the matter was now underway. FCS said the family o the deceased was informed of the incident hours after the incident occurred,” the statement said.
A Board of Inquiry has been deployed to investigate circumstances surrounding the case, Mr Turaga said.
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