Prison Congestion: Judges face backlash over unjust bail conditions

Nigeria's prison population has reached 80,812, with 64% awaiting trial, according to the Nigeria Correctional Service. Judges face backlash for imposing unrealistic bail conditions, such as N1,000,000 bail for stealing a loaf of bread. The case of former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai highlights the issue, with bail conditions requiring a federal civil servant of Grade Level 17 and proof of salary. Controller-General Sylvester Nwakuche presented the data to a House committee.