The venue is the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), House of Favour, Redemption City of God. The event tagged, ‘Wonders of Freedom,’ was held on the 29th of April 2023.
The Redeemed Christian Church of God has called for more investment in the Nigerian judicial sector, adding that the current delay in accessing justice can be addressed through a multi-faceted approaches.
Flawed Justice System: Awaiting Trial Inmates’ Feeding Gulps N7.6bn Annually
In the last couple of years, overcrowding in Nigeria custodial centres has become a great burden on the justice system. In this investigation, JULIANA FRANCIS examines the staggering amount of taxpayers’ money spent on awaiting trial inmates, arising from poor administration of the justice system
by JULIANA FRANCIS
Apr 12, 2021
Kevin Odu, 32, has been in prison since February last year. He was arrested by proxy, arraigned and remanded for a crime allegedly committed by his kinsman who lived with him.
“He stole my neighbour’s laptop and generator and disappeared. I was arrested because police couldn’t find him,” Odu said.