The Ogun State Judiciary has announced plans to conduct a major decongestion exercise at the Sagamu Correctional Center from Monday, November 24, 2025, to Friday, December 5, 2025.
According to report, the move aligns with Chief Judge Justice Mosunmola Dipeolu’s ongoing efforts to strengthen criminal justice administration, uphold human rights, and improve the management of correctional facilities across the state.
A statement signed by the Chief Registrar of the High Court of Ogun State, Abeokuta, Olakulehin Oke, on Thursday, explained that the Intervention Week will prioritise fast-tracked hearings, review of eligible cases, and evaluation of matters that may qualify for non-custodial measures in line with applicable laws.
Oke added that eight magistrates had been deployed to preside over 201 cases drawn from Magistrates Courts at Sagamu, Mowe, Ojodu Abiodun, and Isara Magisterial Districts, stressing that the cases will be heard within the Sagamu Magisterial District over the two-week period.
Part of the statement reads: “The Ogun State Judiciary hereby informs the general public, stakeholders, and relevant institutions that an Intervention Week has been scheduled to carry out a comprehensive decongestion exercise at the Sagamu Correctional Center between Monday, 24th November 2025, and Friday, 5th December 2025.
“Eight magistrates will preside over 201 cases drawn from Magistrates Courts at Sagamu, Mowe, Ojodu Abiodun, and Isara Magisterial Districts. All cases will be heard within the Sagamu Magisterial District over the two-week period.
“Lists of affected cases have been disseminated across the concerned Magisterial Districts. The exercise will be undertaken by the designated magistrates in collaboration with the Nigerian Correctional Service, the Nigeria Police, the Nigerian Bar Association, security agencies, and other critical partners in the justice sector.
“All procedures will strictly adhere to legal standards and safeguard the rights of all persons concerned, especially those in custody.”
The judiciary, while appreciating the cooperation of all stakeholders, has called on the public to support this important justice-sector initiative, stressing that the Intervention Week is aimed at strengthening justice delivery, reducing unnecessary delays, and addressing congestion challenges without compromising public safety or legal due process.