Imo govt builds prison facility to accommodate 3,000 inmates

A new prison facility built by Imo state government along Port Harcourt road, Owerri to accommodate no fewer than 3,000 inmates will soon be ready for occupation.

The new facility, which will replace the old one with a conveying capacity of about 500, was built by the colonial masters in 1904.

Controller general of prisons Jafaru Ahmed who visited governor Rochas Okorocha commended the governor for his good work.

Governor Okorocha described the new facility as one of the best in the country.

He said the facility was his contribution towards alleviating the current plight of inmates.

The governor said the facility will accommodate 3,000 inmates.