Governor of Yobe State, Hon Mai Mala Buni, has authorised the release of 30 inmates from five correctional facilities across the state.
In a statement on Tuesday, Alhaji Saleh Samanja, the state’s attorney general and Commissioner for Justice, said the decision was based on recommendations from the advisory council on Prerogative of Mercy.
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According to the statement, Governor Buni paid the fines of 14 out of the 30 inmates, while the 16 others were granted clemency.
He said the inmates were released from correctional centres in some local government areas of the state.
The attorney general and commissioner for Justice, Alhaji Saleh Samanja, visited two correctional facilities in Nguru, Gashua and Potiskum to assess inmates.
He added that, “I want to inform you that, after thorough deliberations, a list of 30 inmates was submitted for the governor’s approval.”
Saleh Samanja said that the Yobe State government remains committed to improving inmates’ welfare and providing skill acquisition programmes under Governor Buni’s leadership.