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The Socioeconomic Consequences of Inmates Congestion in Okitipupa Federal Correctional Centre, Ondo State, Nigeria

This study employed a quantitative research design to examine the socioeconomic consequences of inmate congestion at Okitipupa Federal Correctional Centre in Ondo State, Nigeria. Primary data were collected through structured questionnaires administered to inmates and correctional officers to capture both experiential and administrative perspectives on overcrowding. A stratified sampling technique ensured fair representation, resulting in 31 valid responses from an initial sample of 40 participants. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, including frequency distributions, percentages…