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Suleja jialbreak incident will never repeat itself – Nigerian govt vows
The Federal Government has pledged to prevent incidents similar to the one at the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Suleja on April 24 from occurring at any of its 256 custodial centers nationwide.
Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made this statement after inspecting the ongoing construction of a 3,000-capacity Custodial Centre in Karshi, Abuja, as well as both the old and new custodial centers in Keffi, Nasarawa State.
Tunji-Ojo reiterated his commitment to relocating some custodial facilities that are being impacted by urbanization.
It is worth recalling that on April 24, heavy rainfall damaged the walls of the Suleja Custodial Centre, resulting in the escape of 118 inmates, some of whom remain at large.
At the New Medium Security Custodial Centre in Keffi, Tunji-Ojo noted that the facility is holding 750 inmates despite having a capacity for only 340. Of these 750 inmates, 605 are awaiting trial.
“Our correctional centers have evolved from prisons to Correctional Services, signaling a shift in ideology from incarceration to transformation, reformation, and correction,” Tunji-Ojo explained.
He mentioned their visit to Karshi to inspect the 3,000-capacity Custodial Centre construction, noting that there were a few observations that would be addressed internally.
In Keffi, he observed that the custodial centers are overpopulated, with more than 1,000 inmates across the old and new centers, almost reaching 1,500 in total. Many inmates from the FCT are housed there. The inspection included checking the perimeter fencing to prevent a repeat of the Suleja incident.
The Minister highlighted that part of the measures includes erecting concrete perimeter fences around the facilities.
Dangote Refinery has announced that it will need to export 95-97 percent of its Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) due to low interest from Nigerian marketers. The refinery, which processes 650,000 barrels per day, revealed that only 3 to 5 percent of petrol marketers are purchasing its fuel.
Devakumar Edwin, Vice President of Oil and Gas at Dangote Industries Limited, shared these details during an X Space session hosted by Nairametrics on Wednesday. He highlighted the challenges facing both the Dangote Refinery and Nigeria’s oil and gas sector.
Edwin explained, “I’m selling 2 to 3 percent to small traders who are willing to buy, while the remaining 95 to 97 percent has to be exported,” referring to the local sales of the refinery’s products.
This situation arises as the NNPCL’s deadline for adjusting the Dangote Refinery’s fuel distribution approaches without a clear plan in sight. It is worth noting that while Aliko Dangote, President of Dangote Group, has announced the refinery’s initial petrol rollout, its distribution to marketers is contingent upon NNPCL’s decisions.
The final sixteen teams for the 2024 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Colombia have been determined following the conclusion of the group stage.
In recent matches, Ghana triumphed over New Zealand with a score of 3-1, and Japan secured a 2-0 victory against Austria.
As a result, Japan has advanced to the Round of 16, joining the other 15 teams in this knockout stage.
The Round of 16 matches are scheduled for Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
The full lineup for the Round of 16 is as follows:
- Spain vs Canada
- Brazil vs Cameroon
- Colombia vs South Korea
- Mexico vs USA
- North Korea vs Austria
- Germany vs Argentina
- Netherlands vs France
- Japan vs Nigeria
The Nigerian Army has refuted claims of widespread resignations among its soldiers due to issues like corruption and low morale.
In a statement, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, Director of Army Public Relations, dismissed these reports as unfounded.
A news outlet had alleged that numerous Nigerian soldiers were resigning because of corruption and low morale. However, the statement condemned these allegations as misleading and a deliberate attempt to create discontent and undermine the Nigerian Army’s reputation and the dedication of its personnel.
Major General Nwachukwu clarified that, similar to other military organizations worldwide, service in the Nigerian Army is voluntary rather than mandatory. This means that personnel have the freedom to resign following established procedures.
He explained that the resignation process allows personnel to prepare and manage their entitlements, including pensions and gratuities, as outlined in the Harmonized Terms and Conditions of Service (Officers/Soldiers).
Contrary to the report’s implications, the statement emphasized that Nigerian Army personnel are highly motivated, and their welfare is a priority under the leadership of Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja.
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