{"id":116543,"date":"2025-02-21T20:25:25","date_gmt":"2025-02-21T19:25:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/?p=116543"},"modified":"2025-02-21T20:25:25","modified_gmt":"2025-02-21T19:25:25","slug":"tinubu-approves-relocation-of-29-correctional-centres-from-urban-areas-across-nigeria","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/news\/tinubu-approves-relocation-of-29-correctional-centres-from-urban-areas-across-nigeria\/","title":{"rendered":"Tinubu Approves Relocation Of 29 Correctional Centres From Urban Areas Across Nigeria"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"m#msg-f:1824686594114462734\" class=\"mail-message expanded\">\n<div class=\"mail-message-header spacer\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has announced that President Bola Tinubu has approved the relocation of 29 correctional centres from urban areas across the country.<\/div>\n<div id=\"m#msg-f:1824686594114462734-content\" class=\"mail-message-content collapsible zoom-normal mail-show-images \" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<div class=\"clear\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">\nHe made this known on Friday during the unveiling of some operational vehicles for the Nigerian Correctional Service.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe approval has been given for the relocation of 29 correctional centres from urban areas to more suitable locations,\u201d Tunji-Ojo stated.<\/p>\n<p>The move is part of efforts to reform the correctional system and improve security.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, between October 28, 2019 and April 25, 2024, no fewer than 6,356 inmates had reportedly escaped from Nigerian Correctional Service Centres in a series of successful jailbreaks.<\/p>\n<p>In recent years, Nigeria has experienced several jailbreaks, posing a threat to public safety.<\/p>\n<p>These incidents have raised serious concerns about the effectiveness of security measures within the country\u2019s prison system and also highlighted the need for reforms.<\/p>\n<p>With high-profile inmates escaping and returning to society, often with grave implications for public security, addressing the root causes behind these jailbreaks has become a pressing priority for authorities.<\/p>\n<p>On October 28, 2019, following torrential rain, flooding breached the Koton Karfe Correctional Centre in Kogi State, leading to the escape of 122 inmates.<\/p>\n<p>January 2, 2022 \u2014 Mandala Prison, Ilorin, Kwara State: Three inmates escape from Mandala Prison.<\/p>\n<p>May 13, 2022 \u2014 Agbor Prison, Delta State: Three inmates flee after heavy rainfall causes the northern perimeter wall of Agbor Prison to collapse, prompting the deployment of correctional guards, army, and police officials to recapture them.<\/p>\n<p>December 26, 2023 \u2013 Ijebu Ode Correctional Centre, Ogun State: Three inmates escape from Ijebu Ode Correctional Centre.<\/p>\n<p>April 25, 2024 \u2013 Suleja Jailbreak, Niger State: 108 inmates escape in the latest jailbreak incident in Suleja, Niger State.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mail-message-footer spacer collapsible\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Related Posts generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has announced that President Bola Tinubu has approved the relocation of 29 correctional centres from urban areas across the country. 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