Prison decongestion: Lagos Chief Justice releases 18 inmates, deports two Chadians
The Chief Judge of Lagos State has ordered the release of 18 inmates and the deportation of two Chadian nationals as part of ongoing efforts to decongest correctional facilities in the state. The move followed a routine jail delivery exercise aimed at reducing overcrowding and ensuring that inmates are not held unlawfully or for excessively […]
Prison decongestion: Ogun CJ frees 29 inmates, seeks more facilities
The Chief Judge of Ogun State has granted the release of 29 inmates as part of efforts to reduce overcrowding in the state’s prisons. This initiative is aimed at improving living conditions and easing pressure on correctional facilities. In a statement, the Chief Judge highlighted the need for additional infrastructure to ensure that prisons are […]
Akwa Ibom CJ releases 123 inmates, including mentally challenged girl
The Chief Judge of Akwa Ibom State, Justice Ekaete Obot, has released 123 prisoners during her recent visit to correctional centres in the state. One of the released inmates was an 18-year-old girl with mental health problems. She had been eating foam and other strange items while in prison. This action happened during the second […]