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Nigeria: FG vows to end prison congestion, targets awaiting trial incarcerated people
The Federal Government has declared a decisive push to slash the number of incarcerated people languishing in custody without trial, describing the situation as a glaring injustice and a major driver of prison congestion nationwide.
Source: Vanguard Nigeria (15/10/2025)