December 28, 2025 | News | SUNTV Global Channel
Grammy-winning Nigerian music star, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, alongside social commentator Vincent Otse (VeryDarkMan), has paid a visit to the Kirikiri Maximum Security Custodial Centre in Lagos.
According to a statement issued by Osho Onimisi Joseph, Public Relations Officer of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Lagos State Command, the visit was aimed at gaining first-hand knowledge of the legal and administrative procedures involved in releasing inmates eligible for discharge through the payment of fines.
The delegation was received by the Officer-in-Charge of the facility, Sanni Richard, who provided detailed explanations on the processes guiding fine payments, inmate eligibility, and the legal safeguards in place to ensure transparency and strict compliance with court orders.
The statement emphasised that the payment of fines for eligible inmates is strictly regulated by court judgments and correctional service guidelines, noting that no inmate can be released without due process and proper authorisation.
The Nigerian Correctional Service further reassured the public that inmates across its facilities are kept in safe, secure, and humane conditions, in line with the Nigerian Correctional Service Act and international best practices.
The Service also commended lawful and well-intentioned initiatives that promote access to justice, decongestion of custodial centres, and humane treatment of inmates, while reaffirming its commitment to rehabilitation and successful reintegration of offenders into society.
Reporting by SUNTV Global Channel
