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

Kano to convert 115-year-old 'Kurmawa Prison' into cultural museum

The Kano State Government has announced plans to transform the historic Kurmawa Maximum Security Prison into a museum as part of a broader effort to preserve colonial and cultural heritage. Constructed in 1910 by the British colonial administration, Kurmawa Prison is located within the grounds of the Kano Emir’s Palace and has long stood as a symbol of colonial authority and correctional legacy in Northern Nigeria. Originally designed to house 6…

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

Kano State Government on Monday announced plans to convert the century-old Kurmawa Maximum Security Prison into a museum. Kurmawa Prison, built in 1910 by the British colonial government within the precincts of the Kano Emir’s Palace, was designed to hold 690 inmates. Over the past 115 years, it has become one of the most notable symbols of Kano’s colonial and correctional history. Ibrahim Adam, the Special Adviser on Information, said on his ve…

Kano To Convert 115-Year-Old Prison Into Museum

The Kano State Government has announced plans to transform the historic Kurmawa Maximum Security Prison into a museum as part of efforts to preserve the state’s colonial and cultural heritage. The 115-year-old facility, located within the Kano Emir’s Palace, was built in 1910 by the British colonial administration. Originally designed to accommodate 690 inmates, Kurmawa has long stood as a symbol of colonial authority and correctional history in…