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Nigeria: Gov. Lawal pardons 31 inmates, offers financial support — Africa Links 24

Nigeria: Gov. Lawal pardons 31 inmates, offers financial support — Africa Links 24

Africa Links 24 with Umar Audu
Published on 2024-10-19 13:26:21

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The Governor of Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal, has pardoned 31 inmates who are serving their term at the Nigerian Correctional Service facility in Gusau, the state capital.

The governor signed the release on Friday in accordance with Nigeria’s constitution.

A statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Idris, revealed that the decision was made after a careful investigation of the inmates’ records.

The statement noted that the constitution allows governors to reduce…

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