“The commencement of parole administration in Nigeria is expected to contribute significantly to the reduction of recidivism and enhance offender rehabilitation,” he said.
Ms Adeoye said the project aimed at expanding educational opportunities for inmates.
The PRO said the command has prioritised securing approvals for the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) study centres at both facilities.
The National Open University of Nigeria has presented degree certificates to six inmates of the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Kuje, Abuja.
The Nigerian Correctional Service has foiled an attempt to smuggle substances suspected to be psychoactive drugs into the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Kuje, in Abuja.
Mr Suleman also said that five shortlisted inmates out of the 13 were already undergoing direct interviews.
“The time for urgent, coordinated action on the state of corrections in Nigeria is now,” the group said.
Mr Umar stated, “Seven of the fleeing inmates have so far been recaptured and returned to custody.’’
Mr Oyedokun stated that security agencies were working to re-capture the escaped inmates.
Mr Umar said the incident occurred at about 2:00 a.m. on Tuesday, leading to a breach in the prison’s security infrastructure.
