Minister orders probe of inmates’ poor feeding at Calabar prison

The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has ordered an immediate investigation into the alleged poor feeding of inmates at Afokang Correctional Centre in Calabar, the Cross River State capital.

Tunji-Ojo’s order was contained in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Babatunde Alao, on Sunday, September 1, 2024.

This followed a video posted on Facebook alleging that inmates at the custodial centre were being subjected to inhuman treatment and poor feeding.

The minister described the incident as a serious breach of the standards of care and dignity to which inmates were entitled.

He, however, directed a comprehensive and urgent investigation into the “inhuman” treatment meted out to the inmates, adding that those responsible for such act would be held accountable.

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Tunji-Ojo warned that any lapses in the quality of food, sanitation, and welfare of inmates henceforth would not be tolerated.

The minister stated that the service must ensure that inmates were treated with the dignity and respect they deserve, adding that he will not condone any form of maltreatment or neglect of individuals in custody.

He promised that the findings of the investigation would be made public, stressing that necessary disciplinary actions would be taken.

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