Rivers State Chief Judge Releases 14 Inmates to Alleviate Overcrowding
On September 22, 2026, during the 2026/2027 Legal Year Opening and the 2026 Gaol Delivery Exercise, Justice Chibuzor-Amadi of the Rivers State Judiciary released 14 inmates from a correctional center. This initiative was conducted under the Criminal Justice “Release from Custody Special Provisions Act” to alleviate overcrowding in custodial facilities.
The released inmates included those who had served longer than the maximum sentences for their alleged offenses and others whose cases were delayed without their fault. Justice Chibuzor-Amadi urged the released individuals to reintegrate into society as ambassadors of peace and warned that re-offenders may not receive similar opportunities in the future.
He also cautioned the youth against being manipulated by politicians to engage in violence during the political season. The Rivers State Controller of Corrections, Richard Moses-Williams, praised the judiciary for this important measure to address custodial congestion.
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