Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, has granted clemency to six inmates serving different prison terms in correctional centres across the state.
The gesture was made in honor of Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary.
In a statement released on Wednesday, Fintiri noted that the inmates were pardoned due to notable improvements in their behaviour and conduct.
“Therefore, in the exercise of my prerogative of mercy as enshrined in the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and in line with the recommendations of the Adamawa State Advisory Council on Prerogative of Mercy, I have granted pardon to six persons who have served various jail terms and have significantly demonstrated good conduct over the years,” he said.
The governor who ordered their immediate discharge has also directed relevant authorities to give immediate effect to the order.
Those discharged include Wamari Godwin, Abraham Marksunil, David Paul, Ibrahim Adamu, Usman Inuwa and Sani Yahaya.
Nigeria marks Independence Day every October 1 as a public holiday to commemorate its liberation from British colonial rule in 1960.
