Cholera outbreak kills two inmates at Kano custodial centre

A cholera outbreak at the Kurmawa Custodial Centre in Kano State has resulted in the death of at least two inmates, according to the Nigerian Correctional Service as reported by Punch Nigeria.

The Daily Post Nigeria reports that six inmates have died within one week, with several others receiving treatment. Amnesty International has raised concerns over the outbreak, warning that the death toll could be higher and urging authorities to declare an emergency at the correctional facility.

Amnesty International also expressed concern over the broader conditions in Nigerian correctional facilities, citing overcrowding, unhygienic cells, inadequate food, and healthcare. The organisation called for urgent reforms to improve conditions and ensure compliance with international law.

Brief written by urgent.news from Punch Nigeria, Daily Post Nigeria — 2 reports on this story. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.