The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has said almost all inmates in the country are now captured in the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) database.
The Service said 74 per cent of the inmates, representing 59,786 of the 80,879 inmates, have been captured in the database of NIMC.
The Public Relations Officer of the Service, Deputy Comptroller of Corrections, Umar Abubakar, who disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, said this was made possible by the collaboration between NIMC and the Service.
Abubakar dismissed reports that the National Identity Number (NIN) registration exercise had yet to commence in all custodial centres across the country.
”This report is misleading, inaccurate, and does not reflect the current state of affairs within our custodial facilities,” Abubakar said.
He noted that the NIN registration of inmates in custodial centres was not only ongoing but has recorded significant progress.
He said: ”A majority of inmates across various custodial centres nationwide have already been successfully enrolled into the National Identity Database through the collaborative efforts of the Service and the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC).
“Available data show that as of 7th June, 2025, out of the total of 80,879 inmates’ population, 59,786 inmates, approximately 74 per cent, have been captured into the NIMC platform.
“The registration of the remaining inmates is actively in progress, and mechanisms have been put in place to ensure its seamless completion.”
(Daily Trust)
