The Controller of Corrections, Kano State Command, Suleiman Inuwa has inaugurated the State Parole Board at the State Headquarters office in Kano.
A statement on Tuesday by the Public Relations Officer of state Command, SC Musbahu Lawan, said under the Parole, the inmates are released to continue their sentence outside with the promise to be of good behavior.
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He said the board comprises various Stakeholders drawn from different professions.
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In his remarks, the Controller explained that Parole is the temporary release of inmates who have served 1/3 of the sentence with good behavior and positive change of attitude.
The Controller urged the committee to be steadfast in discharging their assignment in line with the Correctional Service Act 2019 and global best practices.
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The Chairman of the Parole board, Justice A.T. Badamasi (Rtd) thanked the Service for selecting and entrusting them with the national assignment.
He promised that they will discharge the responsibility with dedication, diligence and patriotism towards achieving the desired objectives.
