Edo: Awaiting-Trial Inmate Escapes During Court Appearance in Auchi
The Nigerian Correctional Service says Osita Thomas escaped during a court appearance in Auchi, prompting a recapture operation and questions over inmate escort procedures....
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46 Eket inmates reportedly miss court appearances over vehicle shortage
An Eket correctional official says 46 awaiting-trial inmates are unable to attend court because the facility has no functional vehicle, while individual court records remain unreconciled....
Tinubu’s Clemency: FG Clarifies No Inmate Released Yet Under Presidential Prerogative of Mercy
The Federal Government has clarified that no inmate has been released under President Bola Tinubu’s recent Prerogative of Mercy exercise, saying the process remains in its final administrative stage. Attorney-General Lateef Fagbemi explained that the Council of State’s approval was followed by standard legal verification to ensure full compliance with the rule of law before any releases occur....
BOBRISKY’S VIP PRISON SAGA: CORRUPTION, CASH TRAILS & CONTRADICTIONS
Baale of Kirikiri exposes how Bobrisky allegedly paid ₦35m to correctional officials and EFCC to live outside prison during his sentence....