Lagos State Governor. Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved the release of 49 inmates from various correctional facilities across the state, following the recommendation of the Advisory Council on the Prerogative of Mercy.
A statement by the Ministry of Information and Strategy stated that the Governor signed the Release Order on the 26th May, “in cognizance of his inauguration for the second term in office as Governor of Lagos State”.
“The exercise is pursuant to the provisions of Section 212 (1) (2) of the 1999 Constitution of The Federal Republic of Nigeria (As amended)”, the Ministry further said.
It explained that “the Advisory Council on Prerogative of Mercy in reaching its recommendations exercised due diligence in its deliberation of the applications in line with the applicable guidelines, the information provided by the correctional authorities, the nature of the offence, period of incarceration, age, health and also the behavioural conduct of the inmates.
“The approval for the release of the inmates is also in line with the commitment of Mr. Governor to decongest correctional facilities in Lagos State as part of the Justice Sector Reform”.
