Inside The World Of Nigeria's 'Child Prisoners'

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No fewer than 33 infants are trapped at the various prison facilities in the country, LEADERSHIP Sunday investigations have revealed. Our correspondents No fewer than 33 infants are trapped at the various prison facilities in the country, LEADERSHIP Sunday investigations have revealed.

“Yes, mankind owes the child the best that it has to give to them. The health conditions and rights of these children incarcerated with their mothers must be protected”.

Mamah disclosed this in Lagos at a one-day Sensitisation meeting on Diversion Community Rehabilitation Programme with media practitioners. According to Part Two, Section 11, of the Act, “Every child is entitled to respect for the dignity of his person and accordingly, no child shall be subjected to torture, inhuman or degrading treating or punishment, held in slavery or servitude, while in care of a parent, legal guardian or school authority or any other person or authority having the care of the child.”

It was learnt that while there is no immunity shielding pregnant women and nursing mothers who offend the law from prosecution, the government is yet to make deliberate provisions for babies living with their mothers in jail, a wardress further revealed. She added that these female inmates often get a ration of diapers for their babies, at least 13 each for two to three weeks.

“The law allows inmates to be with their babies for up to 18 months. After 18 months, the family members take care of the children.” He said, “These children are at best denied the chances of having a normal childhood with no provision by the government to ensure that those within school age have access to education.

 

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