Police deny prison commissioner’s death

PORT OF SPAIN – The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) Saturday described as “false news” reports being circulated on the social media that the Commissioner of Prisons, Gerard Wilson, had been killed.

“The TTPS wishes to assure that the Commissioner of Prisons is at this time alive and unharmed. The Trinidad and Tobago Prison Service has also stated that there is no truth whatsoever to this rumour,” the police said in a statement.

The TTPS would it wanted to take this opportunity to once again caution the public against using social media to “spread false news and misinformation that may lead to needless panic and anxiety”.

Earlier this week, Wilson met with seven inmates who rushed to the aid of 11 prison officers who came under attack at the Golden Grove Prison, east of here.

The prisoners had become irate after learning that their cells were being searched in their absence.

The men caused a commotion and challenged the prison officers who were guarding them, and even attacked a few.

Wilson thanked the men for aiding his officers, and he said their actions would be noted and presented for consideration when their respective matters conclude. (CMC)