The Eket Correctional Centre in Akwa Ibom State has been described by sources within the facility as a place where government critics and other inmates can be left to languish for years without trial or meaningful judicial intervention. An inspection of the facility by reporters on September 2, 2026, by reporters revealed a severely dilapidated centre, with crumbling buildings, abandoned vehicles and a lack of basic facilities for the rehabilitation and welfare of inmates.

The Eket Correctional Centre in Akwa Ibom State has been described by sources within the facility as a place where government critics and other inmates can be left to languish for…

46 inmates in Akwa Ibom are missing court hearings because the correctional centre lacks operational vehicles. Learn about the urgent need for support.