COVID-19: Kaduna Govt Frees 162 Inmates From Correctional Centre
The Kaduna State Government has ordered the release 162 inmates spread across different Correctional Centres in the state as part of efforts to decongest the centres and contain the spread of the Coronavirus among inmates. A statement issued on Tuesday disclosed that 72 of the inmates were pardoned by the governor, Nasir El-Rufai while 90 inmates were released on bail by the state’s Chief Judge, Justice Muhammadu Bello.
Governor El-Rufai appealed to the released inmates to make use of their freedom to engage in useful ventures and avoid anything that could lead them into crime.
In response, the Controller of Corrections in charge of the Kaduna command, Sanusi Dan-Musa, thanked the governor for the gesture.
He also urged the inmates to be of good conduct and to ensure they are productive to society.
The development comes just days after the state government announced a 30-day lockdown, as part of efforts to curb the spread of the COVID-19.
