ODSG adopting strategic approach to decongest correctional centres - Olukayode Ajulo*

 



The Ondo State Commissioner for Justice and Attorney General, Mr Olukayode SAN, said the state government is working on a strategic approach towards decongesting correctional centres across the state.


Part of the strategy, according to him, inludes quick and effective administration of the Criminal Justice System to ensure that those with minor offences do not stay more than necessary at correctional centres while awaiting trial.


The Commissioner, while receiving the Ondo State Controller of Correctional Centre, Mr. Charles Oyewole in Akure, said although government is interested in decongesting the centres, however it must be strategic about it so that the entire process in not complicated.


Mr. Ajulo while noting that correctional centres are symbols of authority of government in any society, assured the Controller that the state government would work harmoniously the his office to ensure a quick decongestion, especially as the year draws to an end.


He enjoined the office of the State Controller to furnish the Ministry of Justice with names of awaiting inmates with minor offences that have been in detention at correctional centres across the state for couples of years.


The Ondo State Controller of Correctional Centres Mr Charles Oyewole appreciated the State Commissioner for Justice and Attorney General, Mr Olukayode Ajulo SAN, for his proactive measures and and promised to work harmoniously with the ministry of Justice and the judiciary to ensurea an improved way of decongestng the centres across the state.


He revealed that out of a total of One thousand, six hundred and sixty seven (1667) inmates in correctional centres across the state, One thousand , two hundred and twenty two (1222) are awaiting trial.


Mr. Oyewole added that the Akure Medium Correctional Centre which was initially designed for Two hundred and sevety-seven (277) inmates now houses Seven hundred and seventy-two (772) inmates with a higher percentage of them awaiting trial.





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