From Abdullahi Idris, Dutse
Jigawa State governor, Umar Namadi has granted state pardon to 12 convicted inmates as an act of compassion, reflecting the spirit of Ramadan and the upcoming Sallah celebrations.
This was contained in a statement signed by the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Barrister Bello Fanini.
The decision followed the recommendation of the Jigawa State Advisory Council of Prerogative of Mercy, as outlined in Section 5(1) of the Advisory Council of Prerogative of Mercy Law, Cap A2, Laws of Jigawa State 2012.
The pardon was executed under the powers conferred by Section 212(1) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended) and aims to promote reconciliation and reintegration into the society.
Those granted state pardon are as follows: Ibrahim Adamu Isa, Sa’idu Umar, Adamu Musa, Habibu Musa, Yusuf Ahmed, Shu’aibu Adamu, Abdullahi Ya’u, Yahaya Jana’, Abdul Hamisu, Garba Mik, Salisu Isa and Aliyu Ibrahim.
Fanini emphasized that this gesture of mercy underscores the commitment of the Jigawa State government to foster goodwill and promote peace within the community.
He therefore urged the pardoned inmates to reciprocate the gesture by maintaining the good behavior they demonstrated during their time in detention and to avoid further legal infractions.”Those pardoned exhibited good behavior and have only a few months remaining to complete their sentences,” the commissioner stated.
