Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa state on Thursday, pardoned Fifteen (15) inmates serving prison terms in various Correctional Institutions across the State in commemoration of Nigeria’s 61st Independence Anniversary.
Governor Fintiri, in a statement signed by Solomon Kumasngar, the Director General Media and Communications, said that the release is to take effect after all legal formalities have been concluded with the Correctional Institutions.
"The Governor acted on the advice of the Advisory Committee on Prerogative of Mercy, and in exercise of the powers conferred on him under Section 212(i) (d) of the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 as amended, commuted the remainder of the sentences of fifteen (15) reformed prisoners".
The fifteen (15) inmates are serving various prison terms in Numan, Yola and New Custodial Centres.
Meanwhile activities marking the 61st Independence Anniversary will hold at the Mahmud Ribadu Square at 8:00 o’clock in the morning, on Friday October 1st 2021.
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