Katsina Government Releases 222 Inmates Ahead Of Sallah

Katsina Government Releases 222 Inmates Ahead Of Sallah

In a gesture of compassion and goodwill, the Katsina State Government has granted freedom to 222 inmates who were unable to pay fines imposed on them by various courts of law, just in time for the Sallah celebration…..READ ALSO Governor Radda Takes Charge: Directs Katsina Government Officials To Declare Asset

Governor Malam Dikko Umaru Radda explained that this initiative aims to alleviate the burden of inmates in the state’s correctional facilities during the holy month of Ramadan and the upcoming Sallah festivities.

Fadila Muhammad Dikko, the state’s Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, revealed this development in a statement, emphasizing that the selection of beneficiaries followed a meticulous verification process and recommendations to the state government for intervention.

“The Governor’s compassionate act is poised to alleviate congestion in these facilities and allow the released inmates to join their loved ones in celebrating the joyous occasion of Sallah,” Fadila stated.

Expressing gratitude to Governor Radda for his benevolence, the Attorney-General disclosed that the beneficiaries were primarily inmates detained for minor commercial and non-capital offenses.

The release of these inmates reflects the state government’s commitment to upholding justice, compassion, and inclusivity, particularly during significant religious observances like Sallah.

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