Sanwo-Olu Frees 49 Inmates

As part of activities to usher in his second term, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has approved the release of 49 inmates from various correctional facilities across the state.

The approval was based on the recommendation of the Advisory Council on the Prerogative of Mercy.

Sanwo-Olu signed the release order on May 26, 2023, according to a statement issued on Thursday.

The exercise is pursuant to the provisions of Section 212 (1) (2) of the 1999 Constitution of The Federal Republic of Nigeria (as 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 information provided by the correctional authorities, the nature of the offence, period of incarceration, age, health and also the behavioural conduct of the inmates,” the statement said.

“The approval for the release of the inmates is also in line with the commitment of Mr. Governor to decongest correctional facilities in Lagos State as part of the justice sector reform,” it added.

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