Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule has granted freedom to 12 inmates across five custodial centres as part of events organised to mark Nigeria's 64th Independence Day and 28th anniversary of the creation of the state.
Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule has granted freedom to 12 inmates across five custodial centres as part of events organised to mark Nigeria's 64th Independence Day and 28th anniversary of the creation of the state. During a ceremony in Lafia, the state capital, the governor urged the released inmates to make the best use of their experiences in the correctional facilities to lead productive lives and contribute positively to society.
In her remarks, the Chief Judge of Nasarawa State, Justice Aisha Bashir Aliyu, reaffirmed the judiciary’s efforts to ensure that the correctional facilities in the state are not overcrowded. She stated the importance of the custodial centres in rehabilitating inmates and shaping their attitudes.
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