Nigeria is a country with a significant number of prisons. According to reports, there are over 240 prisons in the country. These prisons are administered by the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS) and are located in different states across the country.
In this article, we will take a look at 5 popular prisons in Nigeria and the states they are located according to an article by Vanguard.
1. Kirikiri Maximum Security Prison, Lagos State
Kirikiri Maximum Security Prison is one of the most popular prisons in Nigeria. Located in the Apapa area of Lagos, the prison is the largest and oldest prison in the state. It was established in 1955 and has since been serving as a detention center for convicted criminals in Lagos and its environs.
2. Kuje Prison, Abuja
Kuje Prison is another popular prison in Nigeria. It is located in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. The prison is a medium-security prison that was established in 1988. It is designed to accommodate about 560 inmates, but as of 2021, it was reported to be housing over 1000 inmates.
3. Port Harcourt Maximum Security Prison, Rivers State
Port Harcourt Maximum Security Prison is located in the capital city of Rivers State, Port Harcourt. The prison was built in 1918 and was initially designed to house about 800 inmates. However, as of 2021, the prison was reported to be housing over 5000 inmates, making it one of the most overcrowded prisons in the country.
4. Enugu Prison, Enugu State
Enugu Prison is located in the southeastern state of Enugu. The prison was built in 1915 and is designed to accommodate about 638 inmates. However, as of 2021, it was reported to be housing over 2000 inmates, making it one of the most overcrowded prisons in the country.
5. Ikoyi Prison, Lagos State
Ikoyi Prison is located in the highbrow area of Lagos Island, Lagos State. The prison was built in 1955 and is a maximum-security prison. It is designed to accommodate about 800 inmates, but as of 2021, The above-listed prisons are just a few among the many prisons in Nigeria. and there have been calls for urgent reform of the correctional system in the country….S££ MOR£