The Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) has revealed that no fewer than 3,590 inmates across custodial centers in Nigeria are currently on death row.
This was disclosed by the NCoS spokesman Abubakar Umar, on Wednesday in Abuja.
Umar said the total number of inmates in centres across the country is 84,741, comprising 82,821 males and 1,920 females as of September 3, 2024.
The spokesperson further disclosed that the total number of awaiting trial inmates stands at 57,750, comprising 56,303 males and 1,447 females.
The convicted inmates are 21,900, comprising 21,519 males and 381 females, while lifers are 1,501 and 1,478 males and 23 females.
The total number of inmates on death row was made up of 3,517 males and 73 females, making a total of 3,590, he said.
Umar said the majority of inmates in custody were awaiting trial persons, posing a significant challenge for the NCoS due to their high numbers.
However, he assured that the NCoS was taking steps to address the issue and ensuring timely judicial processing for the awaiting trial persons.
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