Jigawa governor pardons 12 inmates for Eid al-Fitr
The Governor of Jigawa State, Umar Namadi, has granted a state pardon to 12 convicted inmates as a gesture of compassion during Ramadan and the upcoming Eid al-Fitr celebrations. The announcement was made by the State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Barrister Bello Fanini, in Dutse. The pardon was based on recommendations from the Jigawa State Advisory Council on the Prerogative of Mercy. The government emphasized its commitment to reconciliation, reintegration, and peace through this act.
What we know
- Umar Namadi pardoned 12 inmates following advice from the Jigawa State Advisory Council on the Prerogative of Mercy.
- The pardon was announced by Barrister Bello Fanini and aligns with Section 212(1) of the Nigerian Constitution.
- The pardoned inmates include Ibrahim Adamu Isa, Sa’idu Umar, Adamu Musa, Habibu Musa, Yusuf Ahmed, Shu’aibu Adamu, Abdullahi Ya’u, Yahaya Jana’u, Abdul Hamisu, Garba Miko, Salisu Isa, and Aliyu Ibrahim.
- The government highlighted the importance of reconciliation, reintegration, and peace, urging the beneficiaries to be law-abiding.
- The public was encouraged to support the reintegration of the pardoned inmates into society.
