Gov. AbdulRahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara has released 23 convicted inmates to “enable them enjoy the Eid-el Kabir festival at their various homes”.
A statement by Mr Adegbulugbe Olumide, the Public Relations Officer, Nigerian Correctional Service, Kwara State Command, said on Saturday in Ilorin that the governor decided to extend his hands of love to the inmates.
“The governor visited the facility and freed some inmates ahead of the Eid-el Kabir celebration.
“In addition, the cases of 18 lifers were reviewed with 10 commuted to 21 years imprisonment, six commuted to 10 years, while two were commuted to two years.
“A female inmate serving seven years had the term reviewed to six months,” he said.
Olumide stated that the Governor also paid the transport fares of those freed, to enable them go to their various destinations.
According to Olumide, the reduction of terms, and the release of inmates, were based on health status and the belief that they had…
Source: Guardian Newspaper
