The Federal Government has ordered an investigation into allegation of inhumane treatment and poor feeding of inmates at the Afokang Custodial Centre in Calabar, Cross River State as alleged in a viral video.

Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who ordered the investigation yesterday in Abuja, said the allegation in the disturbing video that inmates at the facility were being served poorly cooked beans as breakfast among others, is a breach of the standards of care and dignity to which inmates are entitled which would not be tolerated.

In a statement signed by his Special Assistant, Media, Babatunde Aso, the minister said government takes grave exception to the allegation and has directed a comprehensive and urgent investigation into this matter, and anyone culpable would be held accountable.

“The Minister will not condone any form of mistreatment or neglect of indivi- duals in custody. The findings of the investigation will be made public”.