Lagos State Lead Representative Babajide Sanwo-Olu on the suggestion of the Advisory Council on the Prerogative of Mercy, has okayed the release of 56 inmates from various correctional facilities across the state.
An assertion by the state’s Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Lawal Pedro (SAN), said the Lead Representative likewise okayed the committal of one inmate on death row to life imprisonment.
One detainee was likewise okayed for pardon, and the Lead Representative inked down the release, committal and exoneration orders on the 25th of June 2024, the articulation added.
The exercise is under the provisions of Section 212 (1) (2) of the 1999 Constitution of The Federal Republic of Nigeria as amended.
The assertion added, “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.
“The council took note of the information provided by the correctional authorities, the nature of 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 Mr. Governor to decongest correctional facilities in Lagos State as part of the Justice Sector Reforms.”
