In a groundbreaking initiative aimed at tackling the critical issue of overcrowding in Nigeria’s Custodial Centres, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the Minister of Interior, spearheaded the release of 4,068 inmates serving various terms of imprisonment, providing them the option of fines or compensation. The ceremony unfolded at the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Kuje, Abuja, yesterday. Highlighting the urgent need for this measure, the Minister emphasized the pervasive overpopulation in custodial facilities nationwide. Despite having an installed capacity of fewer than 50,000, these facilities currently accommodate approximately 80,804 inmates, significantly surpassing…
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