GOVERNOR Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on the recommendation of the Advisory Council on the Prerogative of Mercy, has approved the release of 49 inmates from the various correctional facilities in Lagos State.
The Governor signed the Release Order on May 26, 2023, in recognition of his inauguration for a second term in office as the Governor of Lagos State.
It should be noted that the exercise is conducted following the stipulations outlined in 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 approval for the release of the inmates is also in line with the commitment of Governor Sanwo-Olu to decongest correctional facilities in the State as part of the Justice Sector Reform.
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