The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has ordered an investigation into the alleged poor feeding of inmates at Afokang Custodial Centre in Calabar, Cross River state
The minister said a comprehensive investigation would be conducted to unravel the truth regarding the issues so that those responsible would be made to account for their actions.
Tunji-Ojo while reacting to a video currently in circulation on social media on the standard of feeding in the facility, described it as grave and unacceptable.
In a statement signed by his media aide, Babatunde Alao, the Minister said it was unthinkable and unlikely that inmates at the facility are being subjected to inhumane treatment, including being served poorly cooked beans as breakfast, as depicted in the video.
“The Minister views this incident as a serious breach of the standards of care and dignity to which inmates are entitled.
“He has directed a comprehensive and urgent investigation into this matter, and those responsible will be held accountable,” Alao said.
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