Lagos state Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has granted pardon to 56 inmates in various correctional centers across the state.
Based on the recommendation of the Advisory Council on the Prerogative of Mercy, the governor also commuted one death sentence to life imprisonment.
A statement by the State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Lawal Pedro, said the Governor signed the release, commuttal and pardon orders on the 25th of June, 2024.
He said the exercise is in pursuant to the provisions of Section 212 (1) (2) of the 1999 Constitution of The Federal Republic of Nigeria (amended), adding that the Advisory Council on Prerogative of Mercy in reaching its recommendations exercised due diligence in its deliberation of the applications in line with the applicable guidelines.
According to the release, “The Council took note of the information provided by the correctional authorities, the nature of the offence, period of incarceration, age, health and behavioural conduct of the inmates”.
“The approval for the release of the inmates is in line with the commitment of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s determination to decongest correctional facilities in Lagos State as part of the Justice Sector Reforms”.
