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OgunJusticeReform2025 as the Ogun State Judiciary launches a two-week intervention to decongest Sagamu Correctional Centre, while police arrest an Okada rider for allegedly transporting his wife’s corpse.
Judiciary Launches Correctional Decongestion Exercise
The Ogun State Judiciary has announced plans to decongest the Sagamu Correctional Centre between November 24 and December 5, 2025, as part of the state’s ongoing efforts to enhance criminal justice, promote human rights, and streamline custodial operations.
The initiative, backed by Governor Dapo Abiodun’s administration, was disclosed by the Chief Registrar of the High Court of Ogun State, Mr. Olakulehin Oke, in a statement released in Abeokuta on Thursday.
Oke explained that the Intervention Week will focus on accelerated hearings, review of eligible cases, and consideration of non-custodial measures in line with relevant laws.
201 Cases to Be Reviewed
According to the statement, eight magistrates have been deployed to preside over 201 cases drawn from Sagamu, Mowe, Ojodu Abiodun, and Isara Magisterial Districts. All hearings will take place within the Sagamu Magisterial District during the two-week period.
“The Ogun State Judiciary hereby informs the general public, stakeholders, and relevant institutions that an Intervention Week has been scheduled to carry out a comprehensive decongestion exercise at the Sagamu Correctional Centre between Monday, 24th November 2025, and Friday, 5th December 2025,” the statement read.
The exercise will be conducted in collaboration with the Nigerian Correctional Service, Nigeria Police, Nigerian Bar Association, security agencies, and other justice-sector partners.
Oke emphasized that all procedures will adhere strictly to legal standards and safeguard the rights of persons in custody, ensuring fairness and transparency throughout the process.
The judiciary urged public support for the initiative, describing it as a vital step toward reducing delays, improving justice delivery, and addressing congestion challenges without compromising public safety or due process.
Police Arrest Okada Rider Over Wife’s Death
In a separate development, the Ogun State Police Command has arrested a motorcyclist, identified as Godonu Lowe, for allegedly transporting the corpse of his wife to an unknown destination.
The suspect, a resident of Omolende Village, was intercepted by police officers during a stop-and-search operation in Ilaro around 1:05 p.m. on Wednesday.
According to the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Omolola Odutola, the arrest followed intelligence received by the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) that a man was fleeing his community with a woman’s corpse tied in a sack on his motorcycle.
Upon inspection, officers discovered the body of Lowe’s wife, showing bleeding around the neck and cutlass-inflicted injuries. A blood-stained cutlass was later recovered from the crime scene.
The suspect has been taken into custody, while the victim’s remains were deposited at the State Morgue in Ilaro for autopsy. Police investigations are ongoing to determine the motive behind the killing.
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