The Commissioner of Police in Kano State, Mr Usaini Gumel, has confirmed that 400 detainees were languishing in the Central Correctional Centre, Kurmawa in Kano.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Gumel confirmed this during the Law Week of the Nigerian Bar Association , Kano State branch, with theme “Turning Point.”on Monday in Kano.
He also highlighted the shortage of legal professionals and support staff to provide pro bono legal services to the large number of arrested and/or detained individuals and members of the Force. The commissioner expressed concerns over the vulnerability of detainees without legal representation and the potential impact on their rights within the criminal justice system.
“Due to this, the State Command launched a Steering Committee to facilitate the implementation of the innovative provisions contained in the Police Duty Solicitors Scheme Document.
Nigeria Latest News, Nigeria Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Why Suleja correctional centre was destroyed by rainstormSome inmates escaped from the old Suleja Correctional Centre in Niger State after a rainstorm destroyed parts of the facility two weeks ago.
Read more »
Court remands four in Kuje Correctional Centre over cyberbullingThe Latest news in Nigeria and world news. The Guardian Nigeria Newspaper brings you the latest headlines, opinions, political news, business reports and international news.
Read more »
“Bobrisky not getting VIP treatment in Kirikiri correctional centre”A Trusted Nigerian Newspaper
Read more »
Judge summons Lagos correctional centre boss over refusal to appear in courtJustice Akintunde Savage of a Lagos High Court sitting in Ikeja yesterday, subpoenaed the Lagos State Controller of Nigeria Correctional
Read more »
119 Inmates Escape As Rainstorm Destroys Suleja Correctional Centre FenceThe Latest News from Nigeria and Around the World
Read more »
Inmates escape as rainstorm destroys Nigerian correctional centreA storm during a heavy rainfall destroyed parts of the old Suleja custodial centre around 9 p.m., allowing many inmates to escape from the facility
Read more »