Tag: Correctional center

Kogi Prison Break: five of 12 inmates recaptured as interior minister issues strong message

Ayo Olowo

Nigeria’s minister of interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on Monday ordered a probe into the prison break at the federal correctional centre in Koton Karfe area of Kogi state, at least 12 inmates escaped. According to a statement issued on Monday, Abubakar Umar, the service public relations officer (SPRO), said the NCoS launched a manhunt for the escapees […]

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New Year: Gov Sanwo-Olu releases 104 inmates from Lagos correctional centers

Ayo Fashanu

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, has approved the release of 104 inmates from various correctional facilities to mark the New Year celebration. The State’s Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Moyosore Onigbanjo (SAN) issued a statement on Friday. He said Sanwo-Olu signed the release order on December 28 on the recommendation of the Advisory Council […]

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