23 inmates regain freedom in Rivers correctional centres

23 inmates regain freedom from Rivers correctional centres in Port Harcourt and Ahoada as the judiciary begins its 2026 prison decongestion exercise.

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July 27, 2026 · 16:04 · 5 min read

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23 inmates regain freedom from Rivers correctional centres in Port Harcourt and Ahoada as the judiciary begins its 2026 prison decongestion exercise.

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