Media Release:
Re: Response to Guardian's Article - "Caterer Under Probe For Jailbreak Connection" dated, Sunday 22nd December 2019, by Guardian's Investigative Journalist, Mark Bassant.
Waajihatul Islaamiyyah (The Islamic Front) is shocked and amazed with an article that appeared in the Guardian Newspaper on Sunday 22nd December 2019. The article by Guardian's investigative Journalist, Mark Bassant, which headline's read "Caterer Under Probe For Jailbreak Connection." Waajihatul Islaamiyyah (The Islamic Front) is making the revelation, the article is slanderous and misleading. This is a perfect example of irresponsible, inaccurate and reckless journalism.
Contrary to what the article is stating, the caterers for the Futsal competition in July 2018 was not the same caterer used by Allan "Scanny" Martin in 2015.
In the article Mark Bassant has indicated in the beginning "Prisons source say they believe the weapons which were used in that jailbreak were smuggled in with the food."
Further down in the same article, another reference was made, except this time it was worded differently stating "prisons officers findings". "Believe" and "findings" are totally different. One is drawn from an opinion and the other is drawn from facts.
As we read further, the main agenda begins to unfold itself. Who is being referred to as the "high profile inmate now at the MSP"? Why is Mark Bassant documenting information that is false and malicious in nature?
As we continue to read we observe a deliberate attempt to link the murder of Wayne Jackson to this "high profile inmate", suggesting Wayne's refusal to allow wild meat in the prison as the reason why he was killed. Wild meat was never ordered by this inmate in 2018. It was other inmates who had made the request and it was denied because the caterer indicated at the time it was not part of his menu list for that occasion.
As we move on we discover another unfounded statement. "One of the men who were responsible for killing Jackson, well-placed intelligence sources confirmed to the Sunday Guardian, was Marcus Marshall".
Marcus Marshall never was involved nor was he connected in anyway to that murder. Because of his association with the Carapo Jamaat, this allegation was made. Wayne Jackson was well loved and respected by the Muslims. There were other inmates were "toting feelings" for Wayne Jackson, why ain't they being investigated?
As we continue reading, another blatant lie is told; "Marshall was found shot dead along the Old Valencia Road on November 19, dressed in Muslim garb. He was shot multiple times in the head and back. He was found with both his hands clasped tightly to a bag containing thousands of dollars."
Marshall was never found with any money. And if Mark Bassant would have done his enquiries well, he would have known, Marshall was a very skeptic individual. He would not have stopped for anyone, except for someone in authority or in uniform. He was made to come out the vehicle before he was murdered. By all accounts it appears it was the "Police Hit Squad" that killed Marshall.
Subsequent to the Murder of Marshall, three (3) members of the Carapo Masjid was arrested by the police for the Murder. However no one was ever charged. All in keeping with the storyline of Mark Bassant. In this article a foundation is being laid which indicates the direction an intention of the TTPS.
Waajihatul Islaamiyyah (The Islamic Front) is convinced and of the firm believe that Mark Bassant is doing the bidding for this rogue elite squad. This now begs the question, who is really incharge of the TTPS?
It is quite clear Mark Bassant compromised the reputation of the Guardian Newspaper. This was a grave compromise of Mark Bassant's values and oath of duty testifying the belief, that clear thinking and clear statement, accuracy and fairness are fundamental to good journalism. - It is a policy that a journalist should write only what he holds in his heart to be true. - and the belief that suppression of the news, for any consideration other than the welfare of society, is indefensible.
Waajihatul Islaamiyyah (The Islamic Front) is calling on the Guardian's editors to retract this story in like manner it appeared in the public and we call on the Media Association of Trinidad and Tobago's, Dr Sheila Rampersad and Nicholas Sabga - Managing director of Guardian Media Limited, to immediately launch an investigation into the conduct of Mark Bassant. Waajihatul Islaamiyyah (The Islamic Front) views this as indulging in state sponsored character assassination in an effort to spew hate and division amongst the people of Trinidad and Tobago.
Link to article: https://www.guardian.co.tt/news/caterer-under-probe-for-jailbreak-connection-6.2.1013374.fe55ad4ac5
For Immediate Release:
Date: January, 06th 2020
Umar Abdullah
Head of Waajihatul Islaamiyyah (The Islamic Front)
Tel: +18687870765/+18683656253
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