SANWO-OLU APPROVES RELEASE OF 55 INMATES.
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu recently, on the 15th of October, 2024 on the recommendations of the Advisory Council on the Prerogative of Mercy has approved the release of 55 inmates from various correctional facilities across the State.The release order was for the immediate release of 40 inmates while others are to be released after serving additional term of between 3 – 6 months.
This is in exercise of the Governors powers under Section 212 (1) & (2) of the 1999 Constitution of The Federal Republic of Nigeria (As amended). The approval for the release of the inmates is also in line with the commitment of Mr.
Governor to decongest correctional facilities in Lagos State as part of the Justice Sector Reforms in the State.
The Advisory Council on Prerogative of Mercy in reaching it’s recommendations exercised due diligence in its deliberation of the applications brought before it in line with the applicable guidelines with information provided by the Authority of the correctional facilities, the nature of offence the inmate was convicted for, period of incarceration, age, health condition and the behavioural conduct of the inmate.
The release order is to be complied with after completion of release administrative process by the correctional facilities.
Signed
Mr. Lawal Pedro, SAN.
Hon. Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice.
5th November, 2024.