Taraba moves to decongest Jalingo Custodial Centre, considers amnesty for deserving inmates

The Taraba State Government has commenced moves to decongest the Jalingo Medium Security Custodial Centre, with plans to recommend deserving inmates for amnesty under the state’s prerogative of mercy. The developmen followed concerns over overcrowding at the facility, which was designed to accommodate 250 inmates but currently houses more than 500 people, putting pressure on […] Taraba moves to decongest Jalingo Custodial Centre, considers amnesty for deserving inmates