The Kaduna State Government has ordered the release of 162
inmates spread across different Correctional Centres in the state
as part of efforts to decongest the centres and halt the spread of
coronavirus among inmates.
A statement issued on Tuesday disclosed that 72 of the inmates
were pardoned by Governor Nasir El-Rufai, while 90 inmates were
released on bail by the state’s Chief Judge, Justice Muhammadu
Bello.
Governor El-Rufai appealed to the released inmates to make use
of their freedom to engage in useful ventures and avoid anything
that could lead them to crime.
In response, the Controller of Corrections in charge of the
Kaduna Command, Sanusi Dan-Musa, thanked the governor for the
gesture.
He urged the freed inmates to be of good conduct and to ensure
they are productive and of positive impact on society.
The development comes just days after the state government
announced a 30-day lockdown, as part of efforts to curb the spread
of the COVID-19.
The Kaduna State Government has ordered the release of 162
inmates spread across different Correctional Centres in the state
as part of efforts to decongest the centres and halt the spread of
coronavirus among inmates.
A statement issued on Tuesday disclosed that 72 of the inmates
were pardoned by Governor Nasir El-Rufai, while 90 inmates were
released on bail by the state’s Chief Judge, Justice Muhammadu
Bello.
Governor El-Rufai appealed to the released inmates to make use
of their freedom to engage in useful ventures and avoid anything
that could lead them to crime.
In response, the Controller of Corrections in charge of the
Kaduna Command, Sanusi Dan-Musa, thanked the governor for the
gesture.
He urged the freed inmates to be of good conduct and to ensure
they are productive and of positive impact on society.
The development comes just days after the state government
announced a 30-day lockdown, as part of efforts to curb the spread
of the COVID-19.