Gbarnga, Bong County - The Gbarnga Central prison has more inmates than it can handle, and law enforcement officials fear that an overcrowded prison poses serious security threat to the community. During Monday’s opening of the Ninth Judicial Circuit Court, Resident Judge Boimah Kontoe said the prison accommodates 100 inmates, but has 194 inmates. An overcrowded prison is worrisome because it could lead to jailbreak, the judge said. He also asked Bong County Attorney County Wilkins Nah to review cases thoroughly before transferring them to him to avoid delays and unnecessary detention. He asked magistrates to review cases before sending people to prison.

Source: Front Page Africa November 15, 2017 02:37 UTC