Governor Abdullahi Sule has granted pardon to 32 inmates serving various jail terms in custodial centres across Nasarawa.
The governor disclosed this on Saturday during a visit to the Lafia Custodial Centre as part of activities marking his 66th birthday.
Mr Sule urged the beneficiaries to live responsible lives and conduct themselves in ways that would enable their smooth reintegration into society.
He said that the exercise was carried out in fulfilment of his constitutional responsibility, following recommendations by the State Advisory Council on the Prerogative of Mercy.
The governor commended members of the council for discharging their duties with diligence, integrity and thoroughness.
Mr Sule further advised the inmates to desist from acts that could return them to custody, stressing the need to justify the mercy extended to them.
Isaac Danladi, the attorney general, commended the governor, describing the pardon as a step toward strengthening the state’s justice system.
Mr Danladi said the action was taken in line with the powers conferred on the governor under Sections 212 (1) and (2) of the 1999 Constitution.
According to him, the pardon was granted after due consultation with the council.
“This action underscores the governor’s strong belief in rehabilitation, restorative justice and the provision of second chances for deserving citizens to mend their ways,” he said.
(NAN)