The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has revealed that over 804 inmates are awaiting trial at the Kuje Medium Security Custodial Centre in Abuja, while over 200 have been convicted. The minister made this known during an inspection visit to the facility, where he expressed concern over the high number of inmates awaiting trial.
Tunji-Ojo stated that the Federal Government is working to address the issue by designing an innovative methodology to tackle the problem. “We have to design an innovative methodology to tackle this,” he said, adding that the government would work closely with the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and other stakeholders to ensure speedy trials and decongest correctional facilities across the country.
The minister’s visit aimed to assess the living conditions of inmates and identify areas requiring urgent intervention. He commended the dedication of correctional service personnel for their efforts in maintaining order and ensuring inmates’ welfare despite operational challenges
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