By Tonia Okereke
The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has disclosed that the Federal Government freed over 4,000 inmates in the correctional facilities.
Speaking at the 5th Ministerial Press Briefing in Abuja on Thursday Tunji-Ojo said the decongestion of correctional facilities saved government N1bn in inmate feeding costs.
“Last year, just over 4,000 inmates were released in one day. All we did was conduct a detailed analysis and found that many inmates were there due to petty fines. This project allowed us to release over 4,082 inmates, saving the government N1bn year in feeding costs.”
He also revealed that in 2024, the NSCDC Commandant General’s Special Intelligence Squad destroyed over 2,125 illegal refineries and oil dumps across the country.
This is as nearly 205 trucks carrying illegally refined petroleum products were seized, and more than 700 suspects were arrested in connection with these illicit activities.
The squad also secured 345 convictions, with an additional 187 cases still pending in court.
He said, “In 2024, the Commandant General’s Special Intelligence Squad destroyed over 2,125 illegal refineries and oil dumps.
“Close to 205 trucks conveying illegally refined petroleum products have been impounded while more than 700 suspects and accomplices have been arrested.
“Notably, the corps have secured over 345 convictions while about 187 cases are still ongoing in the law court.”
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