Some inmates escaped from the old Suleja Correctional Centre in Niger State after a rainstorm destroyed parts of the facility two weeks ago.
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Chairman of the Senate Committee on Interior, Adams Oshiomhole, has said rainstorms destroyed the Suleja Correctional Centre in Niger State because it was constructed with mud over 100 years ago.Mr Oshiomhole, who represents Edo North Senatorial District, said the inmates escaped after a rainstorm wreaked havoc on the walls of the prison facility.“I know exactly that this particular prison was built in 1914.
Whether you turn to Premium Times for daily updates, in-depth investigations into pressing national issues, or entertaining trending stories, we value your readership. The senator commended the minister and urged the federal government to pay attention to correctional centres across the country.Meanwhile, Mr Tunji-Ojo told journalists that his office had briefed the lawmakers about the escape of inmates in the Suleja Correctional Centre.“We spoke about the root cause of the matter. What happened. We spoke about what we are doing, which I won’t be able to say here for security reasons.
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