Eid al-Fitr: Jigawa Govt. pardons 12 inmates

Umar Namadi, the Governor of Jigawa State, has granted a state pardon to 12 convicted inmates a day before the Eid al-Fitr celebration.

The pardon, given as an act of compassion in the spirit of Ramadan was announced in a statement signed by the State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Barrister Bello Fanini. The pardon followed the recommendation of the Jigawa State Advisory Council on the Prerogative of Mercy, in line with Section 5(1) of the relevant law.

Fanini explained that the act was done to foster goodwill and promote peace.

”This act of mercy reflects our government’s dedication to reconciliation and reintegration. We expect them to reciprocate this gesture by being law-abiding citizens. We urge the community to welcome them and support their reintegration,” he said.

The pardoned inmates are Ibrahim Adamu Isa, Sa’idu Umar, Adamu Musa, Habibu Musa, Yusuf Ahmed, Shu’aibu Adamu, Abdullahi Ya’u, Yahaya Jana’u, Abdul Hamisu, Garba Miko, Salisu Isa and Aliyu Ibrahim.