The Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has pardoned four prisoners in commemoration of Nigeria’s 62nd Independence anniversary.
In a statement from the Governor issued through Kashim Ibrahim Fellowship, the pardoned convicts were listed as: Abdullahi Haruna, Usman Ahmed, Mohammed Sani and Khalillullahi Mohammed.
The statement pointed out that the release of the prisoners is a customary gesture of compassion exercised by Governor El-Rufai, based on Section 212 of the 1999 Constitution.
It further stated that the governor acted on the recommendation of the state’s Advisory Council on the Prerogative of Mercy.
It read in part, “The pardoned convicts were serving sentences of three years and above, and had six months or less to the end of their prison terms.”
Governor El-Rufai urged the pardoned prisoners to be of good conduct as they reunite with their families and are re-integrated into the larger society.
