The Nigerian Correctional Service has said it isolates new inmates before allowing them to join with other inmates.

The Edo State Controller of Corrections, JOSEPH USENDIAH, disclosed in Benin, the state capital.

USENDIAH added that a 100-bed capacity isolation centre has been provided as part of preparatory measures against COVID-19 and was located at the Oko Correctional Centre in Benin.

He said the measure was in compliance with the directive of the Controller General of Corrections, JA’AFARU AHMED that all commands put measures on ground to prevent the spread of the corona virus among inmates.