The ruling followed an extended trial in which a total of 42 people were indicted in connection with the killings.
Ms Dipeolu stated that the inmates released cut across the five correctional centres in the state.
“The exercise is just to assist in decongesting this facility; it is an exercise that is meant to be undertaken periodically,” said the chief judge.
According to the court, the former French leader would still serve his jail term even if he were to seek an appeal.
Mr Jen made the call during a courtesy visit to the chief judge of the FCT High Court, Justice Husseini Yusuf, in Abuja.
The panel examined the gaps in alternatives to imprisonment such as fines, compensation, community service, probation and parole.
Taliban officials say the enforcement of sharia, or strict Islamic law, is essential to reducing crime and ensuring public safety.
The judge said one inmate regained freedom in Warri Correctional Centre while 138 warrants were reviewed in Sapele, but no one was released.
Mr Bala said, “The concern about my safety is always there.’’
The magistrate, Shawomi Bokkos, summarily tried and sentenced the convict after he pleaded guilty to the charge.
