Nigeria · Prisons In Bauchi
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Tafawa Balewa Satellite Prison is a custodial centre operated by the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) in Prisons In Bauchi State, Nigeria. NCoS was established by the Correctional Service Act 2019, replacing the Nigerian Prison Service. As of February 2026 the national estate holds approximately 80,812 inmates across 240 centres at a designed capacity of ~68,496.
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Figures from official sources · verified 15 Jun 2026 · methodology
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Nigerian Correctional ServicePopulation held
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Prisons In Bauchi
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World Prisons. (2026). Tafawa Balewa Satellite Prison. Retrieved July 21, 2026, from https://worldprisons.com/prisons/tafawa-balewa-satellite-prison
"Tafawa Balewa Satellite Prison." World Prisons. Accessed July 21, 2026. https://worldprisons.com/prisons/tafawa-balewa-satellite-prison.
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author = {{World Prisons}},
title = {Tafawa Balewa Satellite Prison},
year = {2026},
url = {https://worldprisons.com/prisons/tafawa-balewa-satellite-prison},
urldate = {2026-07-21}
}