Prison Congestion: ‘Over 250 inmates sleep on floor at Jalingo custodial centre’

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The custodial centre in Jalingo, Taraba State, Nigeria, is experiencing severe overcrowding, with over 250 inmates reportedly forced to sleep on the floor. Officials are calling for urgent reforms to address prison congestion and lengthy pre-trial detentions.

Mr Olayinka described the situation as a major challenge to the administration of criminal justice in Taraba State and called for urgent reforms to address prison congestion and prolonged pre-trial detention. The post Prison Congestion: ‘Over 250 inmates sleep on floor at Jalingo custodial centre’ appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.