{"id":165531,"date":"2025-06-03T22:50:37","date_gmt":"2025-06-03T21:50:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/niger-govt-pardons-11-death-row-inmates-urges-clemency"},"modified":"2025-06-04T00:10:05","modified_gmt":"2025-06-03T23:10:05","slug":"niger-govt-pardons-11-death-row-inmates-urges-clemency","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/all-news\/niger-govt-pardons-11-death-row-inmates-urges-clemency","title":{"rendered":"Niger Gov&#8217;t Pardons 11 Death Row Inmates Urges Clemency"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The Niger Governor, Mohammed Bago has approved an unconditional pardon to 11 death row inmates in the state.<\/p>\n<p>The pardon was announced by the state Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice, Nasiru Mu\u2019azu on Tuesday.<\/p>\n<p>The inmates were involved in a communal clash between Gaba and Anfani communities of Lavun Local Government area of the state, which led to the loss of lives and property,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>Those who enjoyed the pardon are Mohammed Mohammed, Nana Sheshi, Isah Nmadu, Mohammed Mohammed Ndabida, Abubakar Salihu and Baba Shaba.<\/p>\n<p>Others are, Adamu Babaminin, Haruna Mohammed, Isah Mohammed Alhaji Inuwa, Ibrahim Mohammed and Mohammed Isah.<\/p>\n<p>According to him, the pardon was well thought out after a thorough review by the governor and the State Advisory Committee on the Prerogative of Mercy.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cState pardon is also part of the reconciliatory efforts to ensure lasting peace between both communities, adding that several meetings had been held, and all issues resolved.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Commissioner also advised others with similar issues to forward a written request.<\/p>\n<p>Attorney-General said the Instrument of Pardon was signed on May 28 and has been gazetted.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Nigeria<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. The Niger Governor, Mohammed Bago has approved an unconditional pardon to 11 death row inmates in the state. The pardon was announced by the state Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice, Nasiru Mu\u2019azu on Tuesday. 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