Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has pardoned Nine (9) inmates
Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has pardoned Nine (9) inmates
PRESS STATEMENT
Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has pardoned Nine (9) inmates serving prison terms in various Correctional Institutions across the State.
His Excellency acting on the advice of the Advisory Committee on Prerogative of Mercy, and in exercise of the powers conferred on him by Section 212(i) (d) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 as amended has ordered the release of 9 reformed prisoners in commemoration of the 2021 Democracy Day.
The release is to take effect immediately and all other legal formalities have been concluded with the Correctional Institutions.
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The Nine pardoned inmates are serving their terms in Ganye, Jada, Jimeta, Numan and Yola Old Correctional facilities.
Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri’s decision is in commemoration of this Year’s Democracy Day.
HUMWASHI WONOSIKOU
Press Secretary to the Governor
12:06:2021
Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has pardoned Nine (9) inmates
