‘More than 90% of women awaiting trial in prisons are nursing mothers, pregnant women’

The National Human Rights Commission on Monday said nursing mothers and pregnant women are about 90% of the women awaiting trial in prisons. This was disclosed by the Executive Secretary of the commission, Prof. Bem Angwe during a visit by the National President, National Council of Women Societies, Gloria Shoda to his office. He said, “In our prisons... Read More