Information on whether Oko prison is the same as Ita Oko Island prison [NGA24814.E]

According to a Nigeria specialist at the International Human Rights Law Group (IHRLG) in Washington DC, Oko and Ita Oko Island prison are different prisons (8 Aug. 1996). Oko prison is located in Edo state while Ita Oko Island prison is located in Lagos state (ibid.).

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International Human Rights Law Group (IHRLG), Washington, DC. 8 August 1996. Telephone interview with a Nigeria specialist.