Nigerian Correctional Service Archives

Kano Chief Judge Orders Release of Seven Inmates Kano Chief Judge conducts a jail delivery exercise at a custodial centre.

Edino Chubiyo Cornelius August 14, 2026

KANO, Nigeria – The Kano inmates release exercise results in the freedom of seven inmates after the...

Oluwatobi Adu August 6, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has intensified security measures across custodial centres after a...

Enugu Prison Advances Inmate Rehabilitation Through University Education Programmes Volunteers presenting classroom desks and educational materials to pupils in Makoko.

Mirian Gom December 29, 2025

ENUGU, Nigeria – The Medium Security Custodial Centre in Enugu enables about 200 inmates to pursue university...

Over 50,000 Nigerian Inmates Await Trial as Costs Rise Volunteers presenting classroom desks and educational materials to pupils in Makoko.

Oluwafunbi Bello December 27, 2025

ABUJA, Nigeria – More than 50,000 inmates remain in pretrial detention across Nigeria as custodial overcrowding continues...

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