Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has ordered immediate investigation into the allegation of inhuman treatment and poor feeding of inmates at the Afokang custodial centre, Calabar.
This is on the heals of disturbing video report on Facebook alleging that inmates at Afokang custodial centre, where being maltreated.
He described the incident as a serious breach of the standards of care and dignity to which inmates were entitled to world over.
He further ordered comprehensive and urgent investigation into the inhuman treatment meted out on the inmates, adding that those responsible for such act would be held accountable.
He warned. that any lapses in the quality of food, sanitation, and welfare of inmates henceforth, would not be tolerated.
He said that the service must ensure that inmates were treated with the dignity and respect they deserve, adding that he will not condone any form of maltreatment or neglect of individuals in custody.
Tunji-Ojo further assured that the findings of the investigation would be made public, and necessary disciplinary actions taken.
