May 28, 2026 | SUNTV Global Channel
Fresh controversy has erupted at the Kuje Correctional Centre in Abuja following allegations that former Skye Bank Chairman, Tunde Ayeni, was robbed of valuables reportedly worth over N120 million during a security operation inside the prison facility.
According to multiple insider sources, Ayeni allegedly lost his expensive wedding ring and luxury wristwatch during a raid carried out by senior officials of the Nigerian Correctional Service.
The operation was reportedly led by the Deputy Controller-General (DCG) of Operations alongside top officers attached to the correctional centre.
Sources within the facility also claimed that suspended former Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, who is currently being detained at the prison, allegedly lost about N2 million cash during the same operation.
Eyewitness accounts revealed that heavily armed operatives stormed the prison yard wearing bulletproof vests and accompanied by Department of State Services (DSS) dogs, creating panic and tension among inmates.
One source told SUNTV Global Channel:
“One of the former chairmen of Skye Bank in Kuje prison was searched and robbed of his wedding ring and wristwatch worth over N120 million by officers in charge of Kuje prison.
“Abba Kyari was also robbed of about N2 million during the same operation. They entered the yard with DSS dogs and full tactical gear.”
The incident has reportedly triggered outrage and anxiety within the custodial centre, with some inmates accusing prison officials of intimidation, abuse of power, and unlawful confiscation of valuables.
Another source disclosed that Ayeni is considering taking legal action against the officers allegedly involved in the operation.
“The bank chairman wants to petition them as we speak,” the source revealed.
The controversial operation was said to have been conducted under the guise of a routine search within the prison facility. However, insiders alleged that cash, jewellery, and other personal belongings belonging to some high-profile detainees were seized without proper documentation or accountability.
Tunde Ayeni, a prominent businessman and former chairman of the defunct Skye Bank Plc, is currently facing trial over an alleged N15.7 billion fraud case. He was recently granted bail of N200 million by an Abuja High Court under strict conditions.
Meanwhile, suspended police officer Abba Kyari remains on trial over allegations linked to drug trafficking and other criminal offences.
The Kuje Correctional Centre has repeatedly been in the spotlight over security breaches, allegations of corruption, and controversies surrounding the treatment of influential detainees.
As of the time of filing this report, the Nigerian Correctional Service has yet to officially respond to the allegations.
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