Governor Fintiri Pardons Nine Inmates for Independence Day

On October 1, 2026, Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Fintiri granted pardons to nine inmates serving various terms in correctional facilities across the state and commuted the death sentence of Saidu Abdullahi to life imprisonment. This decision was made to mark Nigeria's 2026 Independence Day anniversary.

The pardoned inmates include Abubakar Dajo from the Maximum Security Custodial Centre in Jos, and Zabadi Ayuba and Salvation Nyamso from the Numan Custodial Centre, among others held at various facilities including Jimeta, Ganye, Guyuk, Yola Old, and Kojoli. The commutation of Saidu Abdullahi's sentence also took place at the Yola Old Custodial Centre.

These actions were based on the advice of the Advisory Committee on the Prerogative of Mercy and were executed under the powers vested in the Governor by the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The pardons and commutation took immediate effect following the completion of all legal formalities with the Nigerian Correctional Service.