The Chief Judge of Kano State, Justice Dije Abdu Aboki, has released five inmates from the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Goron Dutse, Kano, as part of efforts to decongest Custodial Centres in the State,
A statement by Musbahu Lawan, Public Relations Officer of Kano command, the Chief Judge released the inmates based on long stay in custody without trial as well as on health grounds.
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During the event, the Chief Judge urged the released inmates to be of good behavior and to make sure they refrain from any misconduct that may again land them into trouble.
She said that the opportunity given to them should be used in productive ventures instead of crime.
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On the entourage of the Chief Judge were the Attorney General of the state, Haruna Dederi who was represented by the Director of Public Prosecution in the state,
Others were the Chief Registrar of the High Court of Kano state, representatives from the Legal Aid Council, among other stakeholders.
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The Controller of Corrections Kano State Command, Suleiman Inuwa appreciated the Chief Judge for the jail delivery and her kind gesture of setting the inmates free based on their long stay and ill-health.
The Controller cautioned the released inmates to be good ambassadors of the Centre and to use the skills they have acquired in the Custodial Centre to help themselves and the society in general.
