Kano Chief Judge orders release of seven inmates on medical grounds
The Chief Judge of Kano State, Justice Dije Abdu Aboki, has ordered the release of seven inmates on medical grounds after reviewing the cases of 82 awaiting-trial persons. The exercise was carried out at the Kurmawa and Goron Dutse custodial centres as part of efforts to speed up justice and protect the rights of people […] Kano Chief Judge orders release of seven inmates on medical grounds
Justice Dije Abdu Aboki, the Chief Judge of Kano State, has issued an order for the release of seven inmates due to medical concerns following a review of 82 cases awaiting trial. This decision was made during a jail delivery exercise conducted at the Kurmawa and Goron Dutse custodial centers in Kano State. The Public Relations Officer for the Nigerian Correctional Service, Musbahu Nassarawa, confirmed this information in a statement released on Friday.
Among those released, some had been incarcerated for years without formal charges against them. The Chief Judge emphasized the importance of administering justice fairly and promptly, without undue delays. Ahmed Lakpene, the Controller of Corrections in Kano, advised the released inmates to utilize their newfound freedom to positively impact society, adhere to the law, and steer clear of activities that could lead to further legal issues.
The exercise aimed to alleviate overcrowding in correctional facilities and enhance access to justice, with the Nigerian Correctional Service pledging continued collaboration with the judiciary and other partners to expedite trials, diminish prison populations, and safeguard the rights of detainees.
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