Prison Congestion: ‘Over 250 inmates sleep on floor at Jalingo custodial centre’

The Jalingo Custodial Centre in Taraba State is experiencing severe congestion, with over 250 inmates sleeping on mats on the floor.

• Jalingo Custodial Centre is housing more than twice its designed capacity.
• Over 250 inmates are sleeping on mats on the floor.
• Prison congestion is a major challenge to the administration of criminal justice in Taraba State.
• Urgent reforms are needed to address the issue.
• A former inmate, Gabriel Olayinka, has spoken out about the problem.

A former inmate, Gabriel Olayinka, highlighted the issue, calling for urgent reforms to address prison congestion and promote effective administration of criminal justice.