Gov. Bala frees, empowers 153 inmates with starter packs Story from Sha'afatu DAUDA, Bauchi Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has granted executive pardon to 153 inmates serving 14 year jail terms across the state. This is inline with the provision of section 2012 of the 1999 constitution which gives such power to the Governor under the prerogative of mercy. The governor has also provided N50, 000 to each of the inmates to enable them establish small scale businesses. Addressing the inmates in the government house, the governor charged them to be law abiding citizens...