JIGAWA GOVERNOR GRANTS PARDON TO 12 INMATES AHEAD OF EID AL-FITR
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By Aishat Momoh. O.
Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State has granted a state pardon to 12 convicted inmates in a gesture of compassion ahead of the Eid al-Fitr celebration.
The decision, announced on Thursday in Dutse, the state capital, was contained in a statement signed by the State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Barrister Bello Fanini.
According to the statement, the pardon followed the recommendation of the Jigawa State Advisory Council on the Prerogative of Mercy and was executed in line with Section 212(1) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended).
The beneficiaries of the pardon include Ibrahim Adamu Isa, Sa’idu Umar, Adamu Musa, Habibu Musa, Yusuf Ahmed, Shu’aibu Adamu, Abdullahi Ya’u, Yahaya Jana’u, Abdul Hamisu, Garba Miko, Salisu Isa, and Aliyu Ibrahim.
Fanini said the move reflects the state government’s commitment to compassion, reconciliation, and social reintegration, particularly in the spirit of Ramadan and the forthcoming Eid al-Fitr.
“This act of mercy reflects our government’s dedication to reconciliation and reintegration,” he said.
He urged the pardoned individuals to uphold good conduct and avoid actions that could lead them back into conflict with the law.
“We expect them to reciprocate this gesture by being law-abiding citizens,” he added.
The commissioner also noted that the government would support the reintegration of the beneficiaries by providing assistance to help them resettle and contribute positively to society.
He further called on the public to accept the pardoned inmates and support their reintegration, noting that the initiative aligns with global best practices in criminal justice that emphasise rehabilitation and reintegration.
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