‘There are over 26,000 children’s in Nigerian prisons’

There are nothing less than 26,000 children in different prisons across Nigeria.

This is contained in a statement by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo.

The Minister says the number is too high, which according to him pose a serious concern.

He said children inmates account for 30 per cent of the total inmate in their registry.correctional facilities across the country.

Tunji-Ojo, called for urgent action, saying the country’s justice system  is too weak to protect vulnerable groups

A statement by the Director of Press at the Ministry of Interior, Ozoya Imohimi, quoted the minister as saying, “Approximately 26,000 children are held in correctional facilities annually, representing over 30 per cent of the total inmate population.