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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The Federal Government has freed 15 inmates from the Malumfashi Satellite Custodial Centre, Katsina State, in a bid to tackle overcrowding in the facility.<\/p>\n

Under the direction of the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, fines and compensations were provided for the 15 inmates, leading to their release from confinement.<\/p>\n

The Controller-General of the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS), Haliru Nababa, who revealed this on Saturday, explained that each released individual received N10,000 to aid their journey back home.<\/p>\n

Nababa expressed gratitude to the Minister for the intervention, acknowledging its potential to significantly reduce overcrowding.<\/p>\n

Emphasizing that the freed inmates were individuals convicted of minor offences, Abdulmumin-Haruna, the controller of corrections for the Katsina Command, highlighted that the initiative is aimed at addressing overcrowding in custodial centres.<\/p>\n

While the 15 inmates rejoiced after regaining their freedom, the Katsina controller of offered words of encouragement to those who did not make the list.<\/p>\n

He urged them not to perceive their confinement as the end but as an opportunity for a fresh start.<\/p>\n

Additionally, he stressed the importance of maintaining good behavior in accordance with the custodial centre\u2019s rules and regulations.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Nigeria. The Federal Government has freed 15 inmates from the Malumfashi Satellite Custodial Centre, Katsina State, in a bid to tackle overcrowding in the facility. Under the direction of the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, fines and compensations were provided for the 15 inmates, leading to their release from confinement. 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