Cholera outbreak kills two inmates at Kano custodial centre

Two inmates have died from a cholera outbreak at the Kurmawa Custodial Centre in Kano State, according to the Nigerian Correctional Service, as reported by Punch.

The Daily Post Nigeria reports a higher death toll, stating that at least six inmates have died within one week. According to the Daily Post Nigeria, several other inmates are receiving treatment and the organisation Amnesty International has warned that the death toll could rise. Amnesty International has called for an emergency declaration at the correctional facility and urged authorities to transfer critically ill inmates to hospitals.

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

Brief written by urgent.news from Punch, Punch Nigeria, Daily Post Nigeria — 3 reports on this story. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.