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FG Secures N585m to Release 4,068 Inmates Unable to Pay Fines

The Federal Government has initiated the release of 4,068 inmates held in correctional facilities nationwide due to their inability to pay fines. A total of N585 million, raised by corporate bodies as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility, is being utilized for this purpose.
During the launch of the program on Saturday, the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, highlighted that this effort aims to alleviate prison congestion in the country.
He stated, “As of yesterday, November 17, 2023, there were about 80,804 inmates in 253 custodial facilities nationwide with a total installed capacity of less than 50,000. It shows that our custodial centres are overcrowded, necessitating this initiative we are flagging off today.”
The minister specified that inmates with fines exceeding N1 million would not be eligible for the program. Additionally, each qualifying inmate will receive a stipend to support their reintegration into the community.
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Opposition no longer safe with recruitment of Osun PDP members into Amotekun – APM

The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) in Osun State has raised concerns over the alleged recruitment of members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) into the state’s Amotekun Corps, claiming it threatens the safety of opposition members.
In a statement issued on Friday, APM Chairman, Mr. Adewale Adebayo, criticized the recruitment process, alleging that non-PDP applicants were deliberately screened out. He warned that Amotekun, originally created to enhance security, was being turned into a political tool.
“We are disturbed by the protest by well-meaning Osun residents who applied but were deliberately excluded because they are not PDP members,” Adebayo stated.
He further alleged that over 1,000 PDP members had been recruited into the corps, describing it as an attempt to silence opposition voices. According to him, the recruitment exercise was merely a formality to cover up a pre-arranged selection process favoring ruling party members.
APM has called for the resignation of the Corps Commandant and Field Commandant of Amotekun, demanding an apology to the affected applicants and the people of the state. The party insisted that the security outfit must remain apolitical to maintain public trust.
Neither the Osun State Government nor the leadership of Amotekun has responded to the allegations as of the time of this report.
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