Metro Philanthropy

Blind inmate miraculously receives sight at Ikoyi Custodial Centre

A visually impaired inmate at the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Ikoyi, regained his sight following a successful surgery conducted within the facility, revealed Julius Ogueri, Deputy Controller of Corrections (DCC) in charge of the centre. This heartening development was the result of collaborative efforts involving well-meaning Nigerians, NGOs, churches, officials, and fellow inmates. DCC Ogueri Read More…

Nigeria Prison

4,068 inmates freed nationwide to ease congestion in Nigeria’s prisons

Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, Minister of Interior, announced the release of 4,068 inmates from correctional centres across the country, emphasising the aim to ease congestion and foster humane conditions for rehabilitation. During a visit to the Kuje Medium Correctional Centre, where 37 inmates were released, the minister highlighted the plight of those unable to pay fines Read More…