Zamfara gov. pardons 31 inmates, supports them financially
The Governor of Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal, has granted pardons to 31 inmates serving time at the Nigerian Correctional Service facility in Gusau, the state capital. The announcement was made on Friday during a visit to the Gusau Medium Custodial Centre, where the governor signed documents formalizing the pardons in accordance with Nigeria’s constitution.
A statement from the governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, indicated that the decision to pardon the inmates followed a thorough investigation of their records. “The Constitution allows governors to reduce sentences and pardon inmates,” he said.
During his remarks at the event, Governor Lawal emphasized that the pardoned inmates, convicted of various crimes, were selected to encourage their transformation into law-abiding citizens. “Today, I am exercising the power granted by Section 212(1) of Nigeria’s 1999 Constitution to show mercy to inmates, which aims to alleviate imprisonment’s hardships and psychological distress,” he stated.
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He further noted, “The decision was made after thoroughly examining the prisoners’ records, which confirmed their genuine remorse. Furthermore, I have approved a gift of N50,000 to each pardoned inmate to support their reintegration into society. This is an effort by my administration to reduce the overcrowding in correctional centers, especially at this time when we are making arrests of suspected bandits and informants.”
After inspecting the facility, Governor Lawal pledged to provide necessary assistance for the Gusau Correctional Center. The Comptroller of Corrections, Zamfara Command, Umar Galadima, praised Governor Lawal for his visit and decision to grant mercy to the inmates, highlighting the positive impact of such actions on the correctional system.
Written by Sakinat Musa Abubakar, Editor at Neptune Prime
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