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118 Inmates Escape as Heavy Rainstorm Damages Suleja Prison

 

In a calamitous event on Wednesday night, a torrential downpour wreaked havoc on the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Suleja, Niger State, resulting in extensive damage to the facility and facilitating the escape of 118 inmates.

 

According to a statement issued by Adamu Duza, the spokesperson for the Federal Capital Territory Command of the Nigerian Correctional Service, the downpour inflicted severe damage on the custodial centre’s infrastructure, including breaching the perimeter fence, enabling the inmates to flee.

 

Swiftly responding to the crisis, the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) initiated recapturing protocols in collaboration with other security agencies, successfully recovering 10 of the escaped inmates. Efforts to recapture the remaining fleeing inmates are ongoing.

 

Acknowledging the vulnerability of aging facilities, many of which were constructed during the colonial era, Duza emphasized the NCoS’s commitment to modernizing its infrastructure.

 

Francis John, the Controller of Corrections for the FCT Command, reassured the public that the situation was under control and urged them to continue with their daily activities without fear.

 

Furthermore, the public was encouraged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities or sightings of escaped inmates to the nearest security agency.

 

The United States highlighted the significant challenge of overcrowding in Nigerian prisons in its ‘2023 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Nigeria.’ The report, published on its website, revealed a systemic issue of numerous correctional facilities grappling with a staggering 50 per cent increase in the number of inmates beyond their intended capacity. Additionally, it disclosed that many prisons, some with histories dating back 70 to 80 years, faced difficulties in meeting even the most fundamental standards of living.

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