State Minister for National Security Zavia Mayne says the correctional officer who was involved in an altercation with Tommy Lee Sparta will not be relieved of his duties at this time.
Donahue Martin, the attorney representing dancehall artist, Tommy Lee, yesterday made a call for the correctional officer to be taken off duty until the investigation is completed.
However, Mayne says the circumstances surrounding the incident do not warrant a removal.
Mayne says reports so far, indicate that Tommy Lee was the aggressor.
Meanwhile he says more strident measures will be implemented to clamp down on the use of electronic devices in prisons.
Zavia Mayne, State Minister of National Security speaking at an MoU between the Department of Correctional Services and the University of the Commonwealth Caribbean this morning.
Reports are that Tommy Lee threw his breakfast at the correctional officer, which subsequently led to him being subdued.
The Independent Commission of Investigations, INDECOM, says it has launched an investigation into the allegations.
