Prison Decongestion: 31 Inmates Released In Kano

No fewer than 31 inmates have been released from the Nigerian
Correctional Centre in Kano.

A statement by the Special Assistant on Media and Public
Relations to the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Dr. Umar
Gwandu at weekend said, the Presidential Committee on Correctional
Centres Reform and Decongestion facilitated the release of the
inmates during their visit to the Kano correctional center.

The Committee was in Kano for an on-the- spot assessment of
condition of Correctional Centres and inmates with a view to making
payment of fines for inmates who were convicted of minor offences
with option of fines but unable to pay the fines as well as general
review of peculiar cases.

During the visits, Gwandu said 19 inmates were released through
payment of fines by the Federal Ministry of Justice, 3 were
released through payment of fines by the Buni Yadi Foundation and 2
were released as well through payment made by Policy Vault
Africa.

Additional seven inmates were released due to old age.

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crimes (UNODC) brought to
the attention of the chairman of the committee, Justice Ishaq Bello
(Rtd), the case of Rahama Husseini.

In 2015, Rahama said to be 14 years at the time, was alleged to
have been forcibly married off by her father and three days after,
whilst her husband attempted to consummate the marriage, a struggle
ensued which led to his unfortunate death.

While granting State Pardon to Rahma, Governor Abdullahi Umar
Ganduje of Kano State promised that the State Government will
support her rehabilitation process.

Representatives of UNODC and Buni Yadi Foundation were also
present to lend their voice and support to the release of
Rahama.

It will be recalled that on the 30th of October 2017,the AGF and
Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN) constituted and
inaugurated the Presidential Committee on Correctional Reforms and
Decongestion.

Over 10,000 inmates have so far, been released through the
Committee.

No fewer than 31 inmates have been released from the Nigerian
Correctional Centre in Kano.

A statement by the Special Assistant on Media and Public
Relations to the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Dr. Umar
Gwandu at weekend said, the Presidential Committee on Correctional
Centres Reform and Decongestion facilitated the release of the
inmates during their visit to the Kano correctional center.

The Committee was in Kano for an on-the- spot assessment of
condition of Correctional Centres and inmates with a view to making
payment of fines for inmates who were convicted of minor offences
with option of fines but unable to pay the fines as well as general
review of peculiar cases.

During the visits, Gwandu said 19 inmates were released through
payment of fines by the Federal Ministry of Justice, 3 were
released through payment of fines by the Buni Yadi Foundation and 2
were released as well through payment made by Policy Vault
Africa.

Additional seven inmates were released due to old age.

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crimes (UNODC) brought to
the attention of the chairman of the committee, Justice Ishaq Bello
(Rtd), the case of Rahama Husseini.

In 2015, Rahama said to be 14 years at the time, was alleged to
have been forcibly married off by her father and three days after,
whilst her husband attempted to consummate the marriage, a struggle
ensued which led to his unfortunate death.

While granting State Pardon to Rahma, Governor Abdullahi Umar
Ganduje of Kano State promised that the State Government will
support her rehabilitation process.

Representatives of UNODC and Buni Yadi Foundation were also
present to lend their voice and support to the release of
Rahama.

It will be recalled that on the 30th of October 2017,the AGF and
Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN) constituted and
inaugurated the Presidential Committee on Correctional Reforms and
Decongestion.

Over 10,000 inmates have so far, been released through the
Committee.