Some of the inmates at the Naboro Maximum Remand Cell who were on hunger strike since 3pm yesterday have ended their hunger strike this afternoon.
Prisons Spokesperson Fred Elbourne confirmed that only a few inmates are still on hunger strike and they are now investigating the incident.
The matter came to light during a court case earlier today where a remand prisoner made certain allegations against some prison officers and said they are on hunger strike.
Elbourne has again stressed that there are procedures in place for inmates to raise their grievances and those inmates on hunger strike have been urged to follow the proper channels to raise their concerns and assured that their concerns will be looked into.
This morning remand inmate, Maika Vakatalei appeared along with Penijamini Tuinaviti facing charges of aggravated assault.
Vakatalei then requested Suva Magistrate Thushara Rajasinghe that he wanted to make some comments in court.
He alleged that remand prisoners being kept in Naboro are being victimized by a group of prison officers and in protest they are on hunger strike. He claimed that the Commissioner of Prisons is not aware of the alleged inhumane treatment.
Magistrate Rajasinghe told Vakatalei to write to the Commissioner of Prisons and inform him of these alleged acts as he is aware that such acts of abuse against prisoners is not condoned.
Story by: Vijay Narayan & Roneel Lal
