File Photo: Governor of Kaduna State, Uba Sani.
A total of 97 inmates at the Kaduna Correctional Centre have been granted freedom by the Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani.
The governor, who reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to justice, rehabilitation and inclusive governance, granted clemency to the inmates on Friday as part of activities marking the 2026 Democracy Day celebration.
He also announced cash grants for the ex-convicts and offered them opportunities to enrol in state-owned vocational training institutes to aid their reintegration into society.
Speaking during the ceremony at the correctional facility, Sani explained that the release of the inmates was carried out under the constitutional Prerogative of Mercy, following recommendations by the Kaduna State Advisory Council on Prerogative of Mercy after reviewing eligible cases.
