Nigeria faces an upcoming human rights investigation by the UN Human Rights Council. Many activists claim that the country has a record of abuses, but the government disputes the claim. Among the activists primary concerns are torture, prison conditions, and the death penalty. More than 80% of all inmates in Nigeria claim that they have been tortured, beaten, or threatened with weapons by the Nigerian police. Additionally, Nigeria's 39,000-plus prisoners are held in only 227 prisons, making for poor conditions. Of these, about 26,000 are still awaiting trial. The country also has over 800 prisoners on death row.This article addresses the role that the government should play when it comes to detanees held by the state. Since Nigeria is a member of the UN Human Rights Council, a supranational organization, the government must cede some of its power over its prisoners and adhere to some international standards regarding their treatment.
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