Fintiri Pardons 18 Prisioners To Mark Nigeria's 59Th Independence Anniversary

Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State has pardoned 18 prisoners serving various jail terms in five correctional facilities across the state.

A statement signed by the governor’s Director General, Media and Communications, Solomon Kumangar, said the pardon is in commemoration of Nigeria’s 59th Independence Anniversary.

The statement, released Monday, said Fintiri signed the executive order approving the release of the 18 prisoners pursuant to the governor’s powers of prerogative of mercy under Section 22 (I)(d) of Nigeria’s constitution.

“Documents giving effect to the executive order have already been dispatched to the correctional facilities that include Numan, Yola, Ganye, Jada and Kojoli correctional services,” the statement said.