Nigeria @62: Akeredolu grants 16 inmates freedom
Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo has directed the Comptroller of the state federal correctional services to release 16 inmates from its custodial facilities to mark the 2022 Independence day celebration.
Charles Titiloye, Attorney General of Ondo and Chairman of the state Advisory Council on Prerogative of Mercy, said this in a statement on Saturday.
Mr Titiloye said the gesture was in accordance with the power conferred on the governor by paragraphs (a) (c) and (d) of Subsection (1) of Section 212, of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999, (as amended).
He said the inmates who were serving various terms of imprisonment at the correctional centres received the grace and mercy of the governor based on their good conduct.
According to him, the inmates were recommended for release by the state’s Advisory Council on Prerogative of mercy.
Mr Titiloye said the governor urged the released inmates to be of good conduct and see their release as another opportunity to live a better life devoid of crime.
He said that the governor also called on residents of the state not to discriminate against them and integrate them into their various communities.
Mr Akeredolu also commuted and reduced the sentences of 17 other inmates serving various terms of imprisonment in custodial centres in the state.
(NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
Agriculture
Gov. Makinde inaugurates cassava mechanisation production, processing plant in Oyo
He called on all stakeholders to support the project, saying its success depends on the collaboration.
Africa
Heavy rains, landslides kill dozens in Tanzania, Kenya
Mr Majaliwa, who disclosed Thursday, added that 236 had also been injured in the flood.
States
Fuel price hits N1,000 per litre as scarcity pervades Kaduna
While most fuel stations were not dispensing fuel, others increased their prices to between N750 and N810 per litre as motorists struggled to buy the product.
NationWide
Suleja Prison: Security operatives capture 14 fleeing inmates; over 100 still at large
Suleja prison was damaged on Wednesday night after a heavy downpour, which also breached the perimeter walls, allowing over 119 inmates to escape.
Education
Qatar to sponsor education of 1,000 orphans in Borno
The ambassador of the State of Qatar to Nigeria, Ali-bin Ghanem Al-Hajri, made this known on Thursday in Maiduguri during a courtesy visit to Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno.
Sport
FIFA announces multi-year partnership with Saudi-owned oil company Aramco
The deal with Saudi Arabia-owned Aramco is in effect until 2027, covering the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico and the Women’s World Cup the following year.