Bauchi Governor Grants Amnesty To 96 Inmates, Provides Financial Support For Reintegration

Bauchi Governor Grants Amnesty To 96 Inmates, Provides Financial Support For Reintegration

Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has exercised his prerogative of mercy by granting amnesty to 96 inmates from various correctional facilities across the state……READ ALSO Bauchi Governor Takes Tough Stance Against Criminals, Hands Over Recovered Guns To Police

The amnesty, as provided for by the Constitution of Nigeria, encompasses the payment of fines and transportation allowances amounting to over N20 million.

Governor Mohammed specified that only inmates convicted of minor offenses and those unable to pay fines were eligible for the amnesty initiative. Notably, he excluded individuals serving long terms for capital offenses to deter the perpetration of such crimes.

Each pardoned inmate is set to receive the sum of N100,000 to facilitate their reintegration into society and enable them to embark on new business ventures for self-sustainability.

In his address, Governor Mohammed encouraged the pardoned individuals to embrace their newfound freedom responsibly and strive to become law-abiding citizens.

Hassan U. El-Yakub, SAN, the Chairman of the State Advisory Council on Prerogative of Mercy and Commissioner for Justice, disclosed that the council meticulously reviewed 106 applications from convicts seeking mercy or pardon. After thorough consideration, 96 deserving candidates were selected and recommended for approval, which Governor Mohammed promptly endorsed.

The breakdown of the pardoned inmates by correctional facility is as follows: 17 from Bauchi, 7 from Alkaleri, 10 from Azare, 6 from Bogoro, 8 from Ningi, 8 from Burra, 3 from Misau, 7 from Darazo, 3 from Jama’are, 9 from Tafawa Balewa, 5 from Toro, 4 from Gamawa, 2 from Shira, and 7 from Zaki