Oyos prison overcrowding sparks concern from religious leader Woli Arole over 1,200 inmates.

A high number of approximately 1,200 inmates are awaiting trial at the Nigerian Correctional Service's Agodi Custodial Centre in Ibadan, Oyo State. This has prompted concern from community leaders, including Woli Arole, who lamented the situation.

Over 1,200 inmates are currently awaiting trial at the Nigerian Correctional Service's Agodi Custodial Centre in Ibadan, Oyo State, according to Oluwatoyin Bayekun, founder of Friends Fellowship International. This high number has sparked concerns about the efficiency and effectiveness of Nigeria's justice system. The centre, which is one of the largest correctional facilities in the country, continues to struggle with overcrowding issues, posing a challenge to its ability to provide adequate care and rehabilitation services to inmates. The situation highlights the need for reforms aimed at reducing the backlog of cases and streamlining the trial process.