Towards the process of decongesting correctional centers nationwide, the Federal Government announced on Thursday that it had successfully raised N585 million to settle fines for inmates. This initiative aims to alleviate the plight of individuals imprisoned due to an inability to pay fines, contributing to the overall objective of creating more humane conditions within custodial centers.The disclosure came from the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who...

In the new constitution amendment, it wouldn't be the responsibility of the Federal government to be feeding inmate's in all the correctional services across the country and states should brace up for the responsibility of feeding inmates in Correctional facilities from January 2024.The Federal Government said on Friday.The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola who announced this in Owerri, Imo state capital, said States should take maximum advantage of the c...

Despite the provisions of Section 296 of the 2015 Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA, many accused persons in Akwa Ibom State have remained in prison custody awaiting trial for over 10 years.The long wait has not only contributed to the congestion of prison cells but has put pressure on the staff as well as the economic disposition of the Federal Government as the amount for feeding and medical care of those awaiting trial is overwhelming.Investigations re...