An investigation by The Guardian has uncovered that inmates awaiting trial at the Minna Old Custodial Centre in Niger State are being transported to court in tricycles due to a breakdown of official vehicles. This unconventional method of transportation raises concerns regarding the safety and dignity of the inmates during their court appearances. The situation highlights ongoing logistical challenges faced by correctional facilities in the region. Authorities have yet to provide a statement addressing the circumstances surrounding the vehicle breakdown and the use of tricycles for inmate transport.
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