Tag: Inmate
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FG endorses 50 per cent increase of inmate feeding allowance
The Federal Government has endorsed a 50 per cent increase in the feeding allowance for inmates in Nigeria, effective from August 2024. This measure according to the government is aimed at address rising food costs and improve welfare. The spokesperson for the Nigeria Correctional Service, Abubakar Umar, who confirmed the increase on Thursday said, it…
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Inmate mysteriously escapes from prison 24 hours after the resumption of new controller in Delta
An inmate identified as Paul Michael has escaped mysteriously during the weekend, 24 hours after the new Controller of the State Corrections Service, Raymond Neagu, resumed office in the state.
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My 12 years in prison worthwhile – Ex-inmate
An ex-inmate of Medium Security Custodial Centre, Owerri in Imo, Daniel Aturu, who served out his 12-year sentence, says his stay in prison has been life-changing for him. He was convicted for conspiracy and possession of stolen property in 2012.
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FG spends N1m annually on each inmate – Aregbesola
The Federal Government says it spends N1 million annually to cater for each of the inmates at the correctional facilities in the country. Sola Fasure, the Media Adviser to the Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, made this known in a statement on Saturday in Abuja.
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NCoS reveals cause of death of inmate in Kuje prison
The Nigerian Correctional Service, (NCoS) FCT Command, has confirmed the death of an inmate of Kuje Custodial Centre, after a protracted illness. This is contained in a statement by the Public Relations Officer of the command, Mr Chukwuedo Humphrey, on Monday in Abuja.
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Kuje prison inmates panic over death of colleague
The death of an inmate at the Kuje Correctional Centre on Monday caused apprehension among other inmates. TheNewsGuru.com gathered that the unrest was triggered following the death of the inmate, who was allegedly not given prompt medical attention. Sources also noted that some inmates attempted to escape from the prison facility amidst the tension but…
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Police re-arrest fleeing inmate for stealing SIM card in Lagos
The Police Command in Lagos said it had rearrested one Oyemachi Maduabuchi who escaped from the Owerri Correctional Centre in Imo. According to a statement signed by the Police Spokesperson in Lagos, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Maduabuchi, who escaped after a jail break on April 5, was re-arrested on April 23, in Lagos. Adejobi said Maduabuchi…
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Inmate who gave birth to twin dies
The Nigerian Prisons Service, Cross River State Command, has disclosed the Awaiting Trial Female (ATF) inmate of the Afokang Prison in Calabar (name withheld), who was delivered of twin on April 17, has died. A statement by the Public Relations Officer of the Command, ASP Effanga Etim, said she gave birth through Caesarean section to…
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Enugu inmate emerges overall best Masters graduate of NOUN
An inmate of Enugu Maximum Security prison, Chukwununso Nomeh has emerged the overall best Post-graduate student of the National Open University of Nigeria ( NOUN ) prisons special study centres nationwide. The spokesperson of the Nigeria Prison Service in Enugu State, Mr Chukwuemeka Monday made the disclosure in a statement issued in Enugu on Friday.…