Death Row Inmates Hit 3,590 In Nigeria – Ncos Reveals

The Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) has disclosed that no fewer than 3,590 inmates are currently on death row in the country’s custodial facilities.

Assistant Controller of Corrections, Abubakar Umar, revealed this while speaking with journalists in Abuja on Wednesday. He stated that the overall inmate population in Nigeria’s correctional centres stands at 84,741, comprising 82,821 males and 1,920 females as of September 3, 2024.

Umar noted that the number of Awaiting Trial Inmates (ATIs) totals 57,750, comprising 56,303 males and 1,447 females. He also stated that the service is implementing measures to tackle the challenge of Awaiting Trial Persons (ATPs) and facilitate timely judicial processing.

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“The Service has taken steps to reinforce the security of custodial facilities against external threats, and we have maintained a stable and secure environment within our facilities, with no incidents of internal insurrection,” Umar said.

He highlighted the collaboration between the NCoS and the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), which has resulted in a significant number of inmates participating in various educational programs, including advanced degrees, during their incarceration