{
  "id": 11987935,
  "title": "Independence Day: Governor Fintiri Pardons Nine Inmates, Commutes Death Sentence",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/independence-day-governor-fintiri-pardons-nine-inmates-commutes-death",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-04T16:59:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/independence-day-governor-fintiri-pardons-nine-inmates-commutes-death-sentence/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has pardoned nine inmates and commuted the death sentence of another, as part of the commemoration of Nigeria's 66th Independence Anniversary. The pardoned inmates are from various custodial centers in the state, including Jos, Numan, Jimeta, Ganye, Guyuk, Yola Old, and Kojoli. Additionally, Saidu Abdullahi, held at Yola Old Custodial Centre, had his death sentence reduced to life imprisonment. The decision was based on recommendations from the Advisory Committee on the Prerogative of Mercy, in accordance with Section 212(1) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The Governor's office confirmed the actions were taken immediately after completing the required legal formalities with the Nigerian Correctional Service, as part of the state's efforts to celebrate Independence Day.",
  "summary": "Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has granted pardon to nine inmates serving sentences in various custodial centres as part of activities marking Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary. The beneficiaries include Abubakar Dajo of the Maximum Security Custodial Centre, Jos; Zabadi Ayuba and Salvation Nyamso of the Numan Custodial Centre; as well as Amir Idris, Mohammed […]",
  "key_points": [],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}