Kano govt to convert 100-year-old prison into museum

Kano State Government has announced plans to convert a 100-year-old Kurumawa maximum security prison into museum.

It be recalled that the Kurmawa prison built in 1910 by the British colonial government within the precinct of Kano emir’s palace was designed to hold 690 inmates, which has over the past 115 years become one of the most notable symbols of Kano’s colonial and correctional history.

Special Adviser on Information Alhaji Ibrahim Adam, in a post via his verified Facebook page, said the Kano heritage revamp would lead to transfer of inmates from the colonial-era Kurmawa Correctional Center to a new facility at Janguza near military barrack along Kano- Gwarzo – Dayi federal Highway.

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He added that the existing statistics revealed that the Janguza facility built by late President Muhammadu Buhari administration has a capacity to accommodate 3,000-inmates.

“Kano State government under the leadeship of Gov. Abba K Yusuf will transfer all inmates currently at the Kurmawa Correctional Center to Janguza, while the Kurmawa Correctional Center will be transformed into a museum dedicated to preserving historical artifacts and promoting the rich culture of the State.”

“The prison to palace of history is expected to serve educational and tourism purposes among centres within and around the ancient city of Kano.

“We want to preserve our heritage and at the same time provide a more decent and secure environment for inmates,” he said.