Nigeria: 13 Inmates Regain Freedom At Suleja Custodial Centre

4 March 2026
Daily Trust (Abuja)

No fewer than 13 inmates have regained their freedom at the Medium Security Custodial Centre (MSCC), Suleja, following a jail delivery exercise carried out by the Niger State Judiciary.

Presiding over the exercise on Monday, the Chief Judge of Niger State, Justice Halima Abdulmalik, and her judicial team meticulously reviewed 55 cases of awaiting-trial inmates and others eligible for consideration.

According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), three inmates were discharged and acquitted, one was released on bail, and nine regained their freedom based on exemplary behavior and conduct, with directives to pay compensation.

Justice Abdulmalik commended the Correctional Service for its partnership in promoting justice and ensuring the legal system functions effectively. (NAN)

In his welcome address, the Controller of Corrections, FCT Command, Christopher Jen, expressed profound gratitude to the Chief Judge for her visit.

Jen highlighted ongoing rehabilitation programs across facilities under his command, including vocational skills training and moral instruction at the Suleja centre. (NAN)

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