Our country has a recidivism rate of about 90% compared to 6% to 8% for China, an authoritarian regime where mass executions of re-offenders is common

The release of 4 200 inmates has sparked fears that the ruling party is building an off-book army of thugs

Whereas low-level looters may receive fines or community service, the masterminds will be dealt with ‘ruthlessly’, says prosecutions head

Too many Nigerians are stuck in prison for longer than allowed by law – sometimes for crimes they did not commit

Inmates comprise a vulnerable group in society and they are meant to receive Covid-19 vaccines earlier than the general population. This has sparked debate locally and globally

The escape of violent offenders has exposed a slew of alleged negligent deaths at Kgosi Mampuru prison

The prisons department says it has rehabilitation programmes. Others disagree, including an ex-inmate who says the only way to come right is to want to change