By The total number of inmates captured on the Lagos Criminal Information System (LCIS) has increased to 30,107.
According to the LCIS report released by the Office of the Lagos State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Ibeju Lekki, Alimosho, Apapa, Ikorodu and Ojo have the highest numbers of inmates who have passed through the criminal justice system in the five Custodial Centres (Prisons).
The five Custodial Centres (Prisons) in Lagos State with built capacity for 3,872 inmates, has about 9,053 inmates, about 140% over the official capacity.
The status of the inmates processed through the system between January and March, 2020 further shows that 86 per cent are awaiting trial, 6 per cent have been convicted, 1 per cent are on remand, and 7 per cent have so far been released.
A breakdown of the inmates per location of crime committed is as follows: Ibeju Lekki, 300; Alimosho, 245; Apapa, 229; Ikorodu, 201; Ojo, 178; Ikeja, 175; Oshodi, 171; Eti Osa, 126; Lagos Mainland, 117; Kosofe, 95; Mushin, 90; Lagos Mainland, 88; Surulere, 82; Somolu, 79; Agege, 77; Amuwo Odofin, 65; Badagry, 59; Ajeromi Ifelodun, 48; Epe, 16; and Ifako Ijaiye, 10.
The report further indicated that the prevailing offences committed by inmates in Correctional Centres within the period under review included stealing, breach of peace and cultism.
The inmates by offence type are as follows: stealing, 42 per cent; breach of peace, 16 per cent; cultism/unlawful society, 9 per cent; assault, 5 per cent; obtaining by false pretence, 5 per cent; armed robbery, 4 per cent; murder, 3 per cent; fraud, 3 per cent; defilement, 2 per cent; and tampering with oil pipeline, 2 per cent.
The Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Moyosore Onigbanjo, SAN noted that the Lagos State Criminal Information System is designed to improve the Administration of Justice and strengthen the Rule of Law. While reiterating that Lagos state and Lagos State Ministry of Justice will continue to be the Leaders in the Justice Sector Reform in Nigeria.
