adsGov. Dauda Lawal of Zamfara has pledged to grant pardons to inmates with minor offenses as part of measures to decongest correctional centers in the state.
Lawal announced the plan on Wednesday in Gusau while hosting the State Controller of the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS).
He said the state government would settle minor debts that led to the imprisonment of some inmates to secure their release.
“Many inmates are in custody because they cannot pay such debts.
“The state will also pardon inmates nearing the end of their terms and those who have shown genuine remorse,” the governor said.adsads
