Mr Nwigwe, in a brief remark, noted that the exercise was part of efforts to decongest correctional centres in view of the ravaging coronavirus
He said 14 awaiting trial inmates were granted conditional bail, while four were granted bail on self-recognisance and two others discharged.
“We have adjourned the exercise till May 6. It is a continuous one to decongest the custodial centres and enhance social distancing among inmates,” Mr Nwigwe said. She said the exercise had become imperative due to the congestion in most of the correctional facilities, stressing that there was the need to create room for social distancing due to the pandemic.
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