Adelani Adepegba, AbujaThe Nigerian Correctional Service has commenced the admission of inmates into custodial centres in 28 states of the federation, including the Federal Capital Territory. He added that eight states were yet to comply with COVID-19 guidelines for reopening. The correctional service boss also explained that since the admission was restored, over 9,900 inmates had been taken to the various custodial centres in the country. He said, “We have been investing a lot in the health of the inmates, especially during this coronavirus pandemic. The Executive Director of PRAWA, Dr Uju Agomoh, said the materials would be distributed across the correctional centres in the FCT.

Source: Punch August 19, 2020 19:52 UTC