No fewer than 150 inmates in the maximum Correctional Centre in Kano were set free, according to Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo.
The release, according to the Minister in Kano, was part of President Tinubu’s renewed hope mantra tailored towards decongesting the correctional centres nationwide.
The Minister who was represented by the Assistant Director, Dr Anayo Romanus-Nzekwe, said the released 150 inmates were part of 4,068 inmates projected for release nationwide.
He said those considered were inmates who have fines and compensation not exceeding N1 million.
He explained that the Federal Government’s intension to decongest Custodial Centres aimed to make room for proper reformation and rehabilitation of offenders across the country.
The released inmates were sentenced to various terms of imprisonment with the option of fine and compensation cannot afford to pay their fines and are languishing in custody.
“The sum of N13.4 million was spent in Kano state out of N585 million raised by philanthropic individuals, groups and corporate bodies, as part of their corporate social responsibility, for this purpose nationwide.’’
Prison Decongession: 150 Inmates Regain Freedom In Kano
Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the release of 150 inmates in the maximum Correctional Centre in Kano.
The release, according to the Minister was part of President Tinubu’s renewed hope mantra tailored towards decongesting the correctional centres nationwide.
The Minister represented by the Assistant Director, Dr Anayo Romanus-Nzekwe, in Kano said the released 150 inmates were part of 4,068 inmates projected for release nationwide. He said those considered were inmates who have fines and compensation not exceeding N1 million.
He explained that the Federal Government’s intension to decongest Custodial Centres aimed to make room for proper reformation and rehabilitation of offenders across the country.
The released inmates were sentenced to various terms of imprisonment with the option of fine and compensation cannot afford to pay their fines and are languishing in custody.
“The sum of N13.4 million was spent in Kano state out of N585 million raised by philanthropic individuals, groups and corporate bodies, as part of their corporate social responsibility, for this purpose nationwide.’’
