Sanwo-Olu Authorizes Release Of 55 Inmates From Lagos Prisons

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Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has authorized the release of 56 inmates from various correctional facilities across Lagos State, following recommendations from the Advisory Council on the Prerogative of Mercy……… CONTINUE READING

In a statement issued on Tuesday, the state’s Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Lawal Pedro, SAN, announced that the governor also commuted the sentence of one inmate on death row to life imprisonment.

Additionally, one inmate received a pardon, with these decisions formally endorsed by the governor on June 25, 2024.

These actions align with the provisions of Section 212 (1) (2) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (amended).

The statement detailed, “The Advisory Council on the Prerogative of Mercy conducted thorough deliberations on the applications, considering information from correctional authorities, the nature of the offenses, duration of incarceration, age, health, and conduct of the inmates.

“The approval for the release of the inmates underscores Mr. Governor’s commitment to alleviating congestion in Lagos State correctional facilities as part of ongoing Justice Sector Reforms.”

Sanwo-Olu’s decision to release the inmates is a crucial component of his strategy to reduce overcrowding in correctional facilities within the state, marking a pivotal step in broader justice sector reforms.

The Governor’s initiative aims to enhance the correctional system, bringing it in line with contemporary standards and principles of human rights.

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