Plateau Governor Frees 134 Prisoners for Independence Day

(Plateau State Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang. Photo by THISDAYLIVE)

Plateau State Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang has used the power of mercy given by the Constitution to grant absolute pardon to 134 prison inmates as part of the 66th Independence Anniversary on October 1, 2026.

He announced this in his Independence Day speech.

Four inmates on death row had their sentences reduced to life imprisonment, while the rest got full pardons.

The governor said the move followed talks with the State Advisory Council on the Prerogative of Mercy.

He stressed the need for justice, humanity and hope as Nigerians reflect on the journey of the nation.

In a goodwill message signed by his Director of Press Affairs, Bere Gyang, Mutfwang said the pardoned inmates had shown remorse and become model prisoners, with many taking up reforms that set them apart.

The four death-row inmates whose sentences were cut to life are Zuhumnan Musa, Jeremiah Aese, Pam Lang and Thoma Danboyi.