The Nigerian Correctional Service on Monday lamented that stigmatisation and societal rejection are forcing some freed inmates to return to its facilities.
The concern was raised by the Controller General of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Haliru Nababa, at the annual national conference of The Podium, a social platform for Justice, held in Abuja.
Nababa, who was represented by the NCoS Non-Custodial Head, DCG Abolade Benson, regretted that the process of reintegration of former inmates back into the society is experiencing setbacks.
He said, “Our primary duty is to reform and we are trying our best. Many people still view people leaving correctional facilities as criminals once they secure their freedom.
“The society is not ready to accept them. So they find it convenient to return to these prisons.”
The controller general also praised President Bola Tinubu and the…