The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Tanko Muhammad, on Friday, ordered the Chief Judges of the judiciaries of the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory to take urgent steps towards ensuring sp
eedy trial in criminal cases and prison decongestion.
The memo addressed to the Chief Judges of the various states and the FCT was posted on the NJC’s website on Friday. “Most of these custodial centres are presently housing inmates beyond their capacities and the overcrowded facilities pose a potent threat to the health of the inmates and the public in general in view of the present circumstances, hence the need for urgent steps to bring the situation under control.”
He also urged the Chief Judges to consider discharging awaiting trial persons who had no confirmed criminal cases against them, the aged, and terminally ill.He stated, “During the requested visit, the Chief Judges are enjoined to consider conditional or unconditional release of Awaiting Trial Persons who have spent six years or more in custody.
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