The Governor of Kano State, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje has released 77 inmates across the state command of the correctional Centers after paying fine for the affected inmates.
Similarly, Ganduje pardoned 10 inmates on death row and commuted thrée inmates including a female on death row to life imprisonment.
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The Public Relations Officer of the Kano State Command of the Correctional facility, DSC Musbahu Lawan, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday.
He explained that the Correctional authority attested to the inmates’ good behavior and dedication towards their reformation programmes and have shown remorse for their crimes.
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He said Ganduje gave the sum of N5,000 to each of the released inmates as transport fare to enable them return to their respective home towns and villages.
The Controller of Correctional facilities, Kano State Command , Sulaiman Inuwa, who, welcomed the Governor on arrival appreciated the Ganduje for the relentless support and assistance given to the Command.
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He also commended the Governor for making it a tradition to visit the facility during every Sallah.
Musbahu added that the Governor had in the spirit of Eid-el-Kabir celebration, donated cows, rams, and rice to enable the inmates celebrate Sallah with ease.
