Prison Congestion: More Than 250 Inmates Sleep on the Floor at Jalingo Custodial Centre
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- More than 250 inmates at the Jalingo custodial centre reportedly sleep on the floor.
- Olayinka called for urgent reforms to tackle prison overcrowding and prolonged pre-trial detention in Taraba State.
More than 250 inmates sleep on the floor at the Jalingo custodial centre, according to Olayinka, who described the conditions as a major challenge for criminal justice administration in Taraba State.
Olayinka called for urgent reforms to address prison congestion and the prolonged detention of people awaiting trial.
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