15,632 Inmates Admitted Into Nigerian Prisons In May Alone

FG raises concern, says admissions outpace releases The federal government has revealed that Nigeria’s correctional centres admitted no fewer than 15,632 inmates in May 2026 alone, underscoring the enormous pressure facing the country’s custodial system despite ongoing efforts to tackle congestion. The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, disclosed the figure on Wednesday while receiving […]

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