#EndSARS: Falana asks minister to review plan on N500m fine for convicts

This came as Nigeria marked the third anniversary of the 2020 #EndSARS protests against police brutality.

Falana said: “While the minister deserves commendation for the initiative, we are compelled to call for a review of the plan. The N500 million earmarked for payment of fines should be spent on welfare of inmates in correctional centres, while alternative decongestion policies are considered. The Guardian gathered that some courts in Lagos, last week, rejected the arraignment of suspects by the police due to congestion at correctional facilities in the state.

In a statement to commemorate the #EndSARS anniversary, Executive Director, Abiodun Baiyewu, said the statistics underscores the urgency needed to address the issue.Despite heightened criticisms against purchase of 2023 model of Toyota Land Cruiser and Prado Sport Utility Vehicles for the use of 469 members of the 10th National Assembly, leaderships of the Senate and House of Representatives...

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