{"id":134793,"date":"2024-10-19T09:51:42","date_gmt":"2024-10-19T08:51:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/zamfara-gov-lawal-pardons-31-inmates"},"modified":"2024-10-19T10:54:18","modified_gmt":"2024-10-19T09:54:18","slug":"zamfara-gov-lawal-pardons-31-inmates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/sport\/zamfara-gov-lawal-pardons-31-inmates","title":{"rendered":"Zamfara: Gov Lawal pardons 31 inmates"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The Governor of Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal, has released 31 inmates who were serving their terms at the Nigerian Correctional Service facility in Gusau, the state capital.<\/p>\n<p>On Friday, the governor visited the Gusau Medium Custodial Centre, where he signed to pardon the inmates in accordance with Nigeria\u2019s Constitution.<\/p>\n<p>A statement issued by the governor\u2019s spokesman, Sulaiman Bala Idris, revealed that the decision was made after a careful investigation of the inmates\u2019 records.<\/p>\n<p>The statement added that the constitution allows governors to reduce sentences and pardon inmates.<\/p>\n<p>During his remarks at the event, Governor Lawal said inmates convicted of various crimes were pardoned to encourage their transformation into law-abiding citizens.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cToday, I am exercising the power granted by Section 212(1) of Nigeria\u2019s 1999 Constitution to show mercy to inmates, which aims to alleviate the hardships and psychological distress of imprisonment.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe decision was made after thoroughly examining the prisoners\u2019 records, which confirmed their genuine remorse.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFurthermore, I have approved a gift of N50,000 to each pardoned inmate to support their reintegration into society.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is an effort by my administration to reduce the overcrowding in correctional centers, especially at this time when we are making arrests of suspected bandits and informants.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>After inspecting the facility, Governor Lawal promised to provide all necessary assistance for the Gusau Correctional Centre.<\/p>\n<p>Earlier, Umar Galadima, the Comptroller of Corrections, Zamfara Command, praised Governor Lawal for his visit and decision to grant mercy to inmates.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About Nigeria Follow Africa-Press<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. The Governor of Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal, has released 31 inmates who were serving their terms at the Nigerian Correctional Service facility in Gusau, the state capital. On Friday, the governor visited the Gusau Medium Custodial Centre, where he signed to pardon the inmates in accordance with Nigeria\u2019s Constitution. 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