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#NigeriaAt55: Gov. El-Rufai Releases Nine Prisoners to Mark Independence

Posted by Odinaka on Thu 01st Oct, 2015 - tori.ng

In commemoration of Nigeria's 55th Independence day anniversary, Gov. Nasir El-Rufai, has released nine prisoners serving various jail terms.

Governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasir El-Rufai

During a colourful parade at the main bowl of Ahmadu Bello Stadium in Kaduna, the Governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, announced that he has released nine prisoners serving various jail terms in commemoration of Nigeria’s 55th Independence Day anniversary.

Addressing a crowd of people, the governor said:

"On this occasion, the Kaduna state government decided to extend mercy to prisoners. Pursuant to Section 212 of the Constitution, the prerogative of mercy was exercised in favour of 14 prisoners.

"The government commuted the death sentences of five convicts, who will now serve prison time. Five prisoners serving sentences of three years and above were released on the basis of good behavior or time served already.

"In addition, three prisoners were released on the basis on age, while one person was released due to ill health. In doing our duty to show mercy, the government warns that it will not tolerate crime and threats to security."