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Inmates

June 4, 2026

Kogi chief judge frees two prison inmates in Kabba

The chief judge of Kogi, Josiah Majebi, on Thursday freed two awaiting-trial inmates, Hassan Alfa and Umar Abubakar, at the Kabba Medium Security Custodial Centre.

PRISON INMATES
April 24, 2026

NCoS to turn custodial farms into agribusiness hubs for food security, inmates’ rehabilitation

According to Mr Nwakuche, the NCoS is leveraging its vast land resources and available manpower to support food production.

Nigerian Correctional Service
March 4, 2026

Niger chief judge frees 11 inmates

Ms Abdulmalik said that the inmates were freed following a thorough review of their case files.

Niger State
December 17, 2025

Prison Decongestion: 356 inmates in Ogun freed in two years, says chief judge

Ms Dipeolu stated that the inmates released cut across the five correctional centres in the state.

September 19, 2025

FCT controller advocates non-custodial sentences to decongest prisons

Mr Jen made the call during a courtesy visit to the chief judge of the FCT High Court, Justice Husseini Yusuf, in Abuja.

kuje prison
March 24, 2025

Kogi Jailbreak: One official killed as prison inmates escape

Meanwhile, Mr Fanwo disclosed that Governor Usman Ododo has called for an investigation into the jailbreak.

Kogi jailbreak
April 9, 2024

Gov. Yusuf donates cows, foodstuff to inmates in Kano

The governor said that his administration would continue to provide the dividends of democracy to all and sundry.

Kano Governor Abba Yusuf
December 10, 2023

Learn new skills despite your current situation, cleric advises inmates

The cleric advised the inmates to remain focused and showcase their talents to the world.

Nigerian Correctional Centre
December 7, 2023

FG spends N750 feeding each prisoner daily; N800 on one dog, says NCoS

He said the service had 81,358 inmates nationwide, adding that 53,362 were awaiting trial.

A composite photo of inmates in Nigeria and a Police dog used to illustrate the story
November 13, 2023

129 inmates on death row in Plateau prisons: NCoS

He also added that 700 inmates are awaiting trial in various prison facilities across the state.

PRISON INMATES