The police said the incident happened on Independence Day, stressing that the mob burnt the suspected robbers beyond recognition.
The governor also commuted and reduced the sentences of 17 other inmates.
The release is said to be part of the governor’s commitment to decongesting correctional facilities in the state.
Upon his release on Wednesday, he was diagnosed with malaria, severe typhoid and other infections.
“When the victim came back to deliver the message, the convict lured her into his room and forcefully had intercourse with her,” he said.
Bisi Fayemi, Ekiti’s first lady, on Thursday inaugurated more sexual assault referral centres (SARC) for victims of sexual assault.
“She (Aishatu Binani) is the only candidate I’m calling with a loud voice to mobilise support for and other women vying for various positions.”
“Our commitment to improving access to sign language in Nigeria remains unshakable.”
Among the 62 are two prosecutors for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
Judge Mohammed Jibril, who gave the order, also ordered Ms Abdulmalik to return the unsewn wrappers he bought her as gifts.
