COVID-19: FG releases 3,955 inmates

The Federal Government has said it will release more inmates just as the number of those discharged has increased to 3,955, as part of measures to decongest the custodial facilities and curb COVID-19

spread.

Speaking at the inauguration of 59 vehicles at the Nigerian Correctional Service headquarters, Abuja, on Tuesday, the minister also said that 32 satellite custodial centres previously shut down due to insurgency had been re-opened and rehabilitated while 14 new facilities and barracks had been constructed.

He pointed out that the service has contributed to agriculture and food production in the country through the reactivation of custodial farm centres for large scale agricultural production in piggery, fishing, cattle rearing and poultry in different parts of the country. He said, “We have also procured 25 new tractors, combined harvesters and relevant implements to enhance agricultural productivity in custodial farm centres. We have also begun the implementation of the correctional service rehabilitation plan and collaboration with relevant agencies to decongest the custodial centres.”

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