The Chief Judge of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Husseini Yusuf, has granted bail to four inmates during a visit to the Medium Security Custodial Centre (MSCC) in Kuje.
This was disclosed in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja by the spokesperson of the Nigeria Correctional Service, FCT Command, Mr Samson Duza.
The Chief Judge explained that the gesture formed part of a jail delivery exercise aimed at promoting the speedy dispensation of justice and reducing congestion in custodial centres.
He noted that the visit aligned with the judiciary’s commitment to justice and the humane treatment of persons in custody.
“During the exercise, four inmates were discharged on bail, in a move described as part of ongoing efforts to ensure that individuals who do not belong in custodial facilities are released,” he said.
Reacting, the Controller of Corrections for the FCT Command, Mr Olatubosun Ajibogun, expressed appreciation to the Chief Judge and his team for their continued dedication to justice delivery and custodial decongestion.
“This is the third time the Chief Judge has visited a custodial centre in the FCT in the last six months. This is a laudable gesture that deserves commendation,” he said.
Ajibogun further revealed that some Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) present during the exercise assisted in paying the bail conditions for the four inmates.
He said the gesture reflected the growing collaboration between the judiciary, correctional service, and civil society in tackling overcrowding and enhancing inmates’ welfare.
He also praised the Chief Judge’s initiative and reaffirmed the readiness of the Nigeria Correctional Service to maintain strong synergy with the judiciary in ensuring effective justice delivery and humane custody.
(NAN)