Based on 2015 data, Lagos State has the highest number of un-sentenced detainees. The state recorded 5,603 Un-sentenced detainees out of a prison population of 6,522, filled by Rivers and Edo States with 3,625 and 2,434 un-sentenced detainees

Conversely, Yobe and Borno States had the least numbers of Un-Sentenced Detainees of 163 and 216 out of a prison population of 562 and 603 respectively.

Of the 36 states of the federation, Lagos State had the highest prison population in the country with 6,522 inmates, closely followed by Kano and Rivers States with populations of 4,082 and 4,054 respectively.

The overall prison population in the country for 2015 was 62,260 as against 56, 059 in 2014. The increases in prison population in 2015 represents about 11.06% growth in comparison to the overall prison population in 2014.

Data source: National Bureau of Statistics

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