Uba Sani Grants Clemency to 27 Inmates in Kaduna

On October 4, 2026, Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani announced the release of 27 inmates from correctional facilities as part of a clemency exercise marking Nigeria’s 66th Independence anniversary. This initiative has benefited over 500 inmates since Sani assumed office in 2023.

The state Commissioner for Information and Culture, Ahmed Maiyaki, stated that the clemency included the release of eligible inmates and the payment of fines and compensation exceeding N300 million for victims. Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, James Kanyip, emphasized that this exercise is part of the governor's tradition of extending mercy during major national celebrations, with similar actions taken on New Year, Democracy Day, and previous Independence Day celebrations.

Kanyip noted that the clemency process considers accountability and rehabilitation, aiming to reintegrate inmates into society with a renewed sense of responsibility. The initiative also addresses financial barriers preventing eligible prisoners from regaining freedom, incorporating a restorative justice aspect.