- Tunji-Ojo stated that many existing correctional center, such as those in Suleja, Niger State, and Ikoyi, Lagos, are outdated and in need of significant upgrades.
- The relocation of these centres will help improve the effectiveness of the correctional system and enhance the overall conditions for inmates.
- In April 2024, 118 inmates escaped from the Suleja Medium Security Custodial Centre after a heavy downpour destroyed parts of the facility, including its perimeter fence
Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the Nigerian Minister of Interior, announced that President Bola Tinubu has approved the relocation of 29 correctional centres across the country, including the Ikoyi Maximum Correctional Centre in Lagos.
Eko Hot Blog gathered that the move is part of the federal government’s ongoing efforts to modernise custodial facilities and address infrastructural challenges.
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Speaking at the unveiling of 29 newly acquired vehicles and five bullet-resistant guard booths for the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Tunji-Ojo stated that many existing correctional facilities, such as those in Suleja, Niger State, and Ikoyi, Lagos, are outdated and in need of significant upgrades.
The relocation of these centres will help improve the effectiveness of the correctional system and enhance the overall conditions for inmates.
“The ongoing expansion of structures of the correctional facilities across the country is part of the renewed hope agenda of Mr. President,” he said.
“There are 256 correctional facilities across the country. The Suleja medium security custodial was established as far back as 1914, and urbanisation has caught up with many of the custodial centres.
“So, there are plans to relocate 29 out of the 256 custodial centres in the country. President Bola Tinubu inherited some of these liabilities, and he is not running away from addressing the challenges.
“For instance, the custodial centres in Agodi, Ibadan, Ikoyi maximum, Enugu, Akwa Ibom and Suleja would be relocated because urbanisation has caught up with them.
“We have to solve these problems one by one, and I want to assure you that the process of relocating these correctional centres has already started. We are making progress.
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“We are not yet where we need to be, but we are certainly not where we were.”
In April 2024, 118 inmates escaped from the Suleja Medium Security Custodial Centre after a heavy downpour destroyed parts of the facility, including its perimeter fence.
