Tag: PRISON
Many Custodial Centres In Nigeria Built 100 Years Ago, 12 Undergoing Rehabilitation —Minister
The Federal Government has said that at least 12 of the 246 custodial centres in Nigeria are undergoing rehabilitation. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who disclosed this in an interview, said many of the custodial centres were built 100 years ago and were old. “Mr President did not become President 100 years ago. We…
Over 28,000 Inmates Released In 2024 After Fine Payments – Ncos
A total of 28,149 inmates were released last year nationwide after the payment of fines and compensations, the Nigerian Correctional Service has revealed. Deputy Controller-General of Corrections, Ibrahim Idris, disclosed this during the third public hearing of the Independent Investigative Panel on Alleged Corruption, Abuse of Power, Torture, and Other Inhumane Treatment against the Nigerian…
16 Inmates Escape From Keffi Prison After Attacking Warders
Sixteen inmates on Tuesday escaped from the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Keffi, Nasarawa State. The incident happened in the early hours of the day after a breach of the facility’s security, the spokesperson of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Umar Abubakar, wrote in a statement. The inmates overpowered the personnel on duty during the breakout….
Ancelotti Gets Jail Term For Tax Evasion But Will Not Go To Prison
Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti has been sentenced to a year in prison by a Spanish court for tax evasion – but he will not have to serve time in jail. The former Chelsea and Everton boss was accused of failing to pay 1m euros (£830,000) in tax on his salary during his first spell in…