The federal government of Nigeria says it would construct six correctional facilities in the country.
Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola who made this known in Kano state on Saturday, said the facilities would be built in the six geo-political zones.
He commended the president for the initiative, while stating that it was part of the government’s plan to reform and better correctional centres in the country.
“we are actualising our commitment to reform the correctional service that we have in Nigeria. What we have here is a model of what we expect to have nationwide. Here, we have a 3,000 custodial facility, which we plan to replicate in each of the six geo-political zones in the country.
“it is designed for inmates awaiting trial, a petty, medium and maximum security facility,” he said.
