Governor Fintiri Grants Pardon to Nine Inmates for Independence

On Nigeria's 66th Independence Anniversary, Governor Ahmadu Fintiri exercised his power of mercy under section 212(1)(d) of the Nigerian Constitution by pardoning nine inmates serving various jail terms in Adamawa and one in Plateau State. The announcement was made by his chief press secretary, Humuashi Wonosiko, who stated that the pardons were intended to provide the inmates with a second chance.

Additionally, the death sentence of a tenth inmate was commuted to life imprisonment. The pardoned individuals include Abubakar Dajo from the Maximum Security Custodial Centre in Jos, and Zabadi Ayuba and Salvation Nyamso from the Numan Custodial Centre, among others.

The Governor's decision was based on recommendations from the State Advisory Committee on the Prerogative of Mercy and aims to facilitate the reintegration of reformed inmates into society while alleviating congestion in correctional facilities. This act is seen as a humanitarian gesture, offering renewed hope to the families of the pardoned inmates.