Sanwo-Olu okays release of 56 prisoners,  pardons 1, commutes one to life

 

 

Admin I Tuesday, July 09,2024

 

LAGOS, Nigeria  Governor Babajide Sanwo-olu on the recommendation of the Advisory Council on the Prerogative of Mercy has approved the release of 56 inmates from various correctional facilities across the State and the commuttal of 1 inmate on death row to life imprisonment.

The Governor also approved the pardon of 1 inmate.

In a statement, Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Lawal Pedro, SAN said the governor signed the release, commuttal and pardon orders on the 25th of June, 2024, pursuant to the provisions of Section 212 (1) (2) of the 1999 Constitution of The Federal Republic of Nigeria (amended).

“The Advisory Council on Prerogative of Mercy in reaching its recommendations exercised due diligence in its deliberation of the applications in line with the applicable guidelines.

“The Council took note of the information provided by the correctional authorities, the nature of offence, period of incarceration, age, health and behavioral conduct of the inmates”, Pedro said.

According to him, the approval for the release of the inmates is in line with the commitment of Mr. Governor to decongest correctional facilities in Lagos State as part of the Justice Sector Reforms.