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Africa-Press – Namibia. <\/strong><\/span>Eleven inmates were released from the Oluno Correctional Facility last week following the Community Advisory Council\u2019s (CAC) decision to assist first-time offenders with sentences ranging from three to six months or alternatively fines not exceeding N$1 000 by paying the fines on their behalf. CAC chairperson Chika Sitambi said 11 inmates qualified for release, and funds were made available by local businessman Ali Dharani, who contributed N$6 224.99, with the Ongwediva Christian Baptist Church, contributing N$580.60.<\/p>\n

Sitambi said the aim was to offer those first-time offenders with small fines a chance for quick rehabilitation. \u201cWe hope the offenders don\u2019t come back to this facility, and that they turn their lives around for good,\u201d he emphasised.<\/p>\n

Sitambi also called on society to address the issue of unemployment and social ills, which he believes are the root cause of several petty criminal offences.<\/p>\n

Namibia Correctional Services\u2019 assistant commissioner Andreas Mundjenge stated that the offences committed by the offenders included housebreaking, theft and stock theft.<\/p>\n

He said the release of the offenders would ease overcrowding at the facility which has a capacity of 569, but currently houses over 700 inmates.<\/p>\n

Beneficiary Saara Uugwanga, a first-time offender who was released along with 10 male offenders, pleaded for forgiveness, and expressed regret over her actions.<\/p>\n

\u201cPlease find it in your hearts to forgive us, and welcome us back into the community with open hearts. I personally regret my actions, and I look forward to doing better in future,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

At the occasion, 18 female offenders and seven juveniles were given hampers as Christmas gifts by the CAC.<\/p>\n

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