Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State has pardoned Sunday Jackson, who was previously sentenced to death, along with two other inmates.
Spokesperson of the Governor, Humwashi Wonosikou, announced this on Tuesday in Yola.
Wonosikou said the gesture was part of activities marking the Christmas and New Year celebrations.
He said, those granted pardon include Sunday Jackson of Kuje Medium Security Custodial Centre, Joseph Eugene of Medium Security Custodial Centre, Yola and Maxwell Ibrahim of the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Kaduna
He said Finitiri also approved the full remission of the remaining sentences of five other inmates.
The beneficiaries are Joshua James Audo, Adamu Ibrahim, Mohammed Abubakar, Ibrahim Usman and Saidu Abubakar.
They are currently serving their various jail terms at the Medium Security Custodial Centres in Numan and Jada.
Wonosikou said Fintiri’s decision followed the inmates’ demonstrated improvement in behaviour and conduct while in custody, adding that the action was taken in the exercise of his constitutional prerogative of mercy, based on the recommendations of the Adamawa State Advisory Council on the Prerogative of Mercy.
“Therefore, in exercise of my prerogative of mercy as enshrined in the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and in line with the recommendations of the Adamawa State Advisory Council on Prerogative of Mercy.
“I have granted pardon to three persons and directed the remission of the remainder of the sentences of five others.
“These people have served various jail terms and have significantly demonstrated good conduct over the years,” he said.
Wonosikou said the governor’s gesture was intended to give the beneficiaries a fresh start and encourage their rehabilitation and reintegration into society during the festive season.
