The officer in charge of Shimo la Tewa Maximum Prison, Abdi Willy Adan appeared before the Tononoka Children’s Court Principal Nelly Chepchirchir to respond to allegations by controversial preacher Paul Mackenzie that his life is in danger while in custody.
Mackenzie, who is facing charges in connection with the Shakahola massacre, claimed that suspicious substances had been planted in his prison cell to harm him. However, Adan dismissed the claims as unfounded, telling the court that all security measures at the facility are intact.
The officer recounted his routine patrols of the prison, including on Saturday when he visited several blocks.
He noted that while Block B—housing Shakahola suspects—was not inspected that day, he did check Block F, which is under construction for terror-related convicts, and Block G, where Mackenzie is held.
During the visit, Adan said he met Mackenzie in his facility where they exchanged greetings and later Mackenzie requested to be transferred to Manyani Prison, citing a desire for a change of environment.
The officer declined, explaining that because of the gravity of the charges, Mackenzie must remain in a maximum-security facility.
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