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Jul 07, 2008 News
Edwin Niles, the prisoner who was allegedly found in possession of ammunition in the Georgetown Prison, may have unknowingly brought the .22 rounds into the Georgetown Prison after stealing a pair of soldier’s trousers from Camp Ayanganna.
This was revealed yesterday by an army official who is assisting in the investigation into a possible jailbreak plot.
According to the source, Niles and about three other inmates were taken to Camp Ayanganna on Thursday to clean a building, and not to weed the compound as was initially reported.
Kaieteur News was told that the building contained some old clothing belonging to army ranks. Among the items was a pair of black trousers, which Niles reportedly took.
On their return to the Georgetown Prison, the inmates were searched and the ammunition was allegedly found in the stolen trousers. Kaieteur News understands that several army ranks have been questioned about the discovery.
Niles was subsequently admitted to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation with a broken arm and burns on his back. The inmate’s relatives allege that he was beaten with a stick and scalded with hot water by persons who were interrogating him.
Director of Prisons, Dale Erskine, says that an investigation is underway to ascertain how Niles sustained his injuries.
Niles has been incarcerated for three years on a narcotics charge, and was due to be released in September.
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