Sallah Celebration: Kano Govt Releases 3,898 Inmates in 7 Years

In compliance with President Muhammadu Buhari’s call for decongestion of Correctional Centres, governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje released a total number of 3,898 inmates across Kano centres within a period of seven years.

The exercise is conducted through the State Prerogative of Mercy Committee at the intervals of Sallah festivities. He effects such releases during Sallah celebrations.

In a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Kano State, Abba Anwar said the 90 inmates who were released today were among the released 3,898, as he disclosed during today’s visit to Gorondutse Correctional Centre, Saturday, Sallah Day.

Governor Ganduje assured that he would continue with the good work up to 2023 when his administration ends.

Adding that, “This exercise is in compliance with President Muhammadu Buhari’s urge for decongestion of our correctional centres.”

Inmates were sighted hailing the governor for his merciful tendencies throughout his administration.

“We will continue with this good initiative. And at the same time I assure you that the process will continue even after I left office.

When my Deputy, Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna, who is the gubernatorial candidate of our great party, APC, wins come 2023,” he disclosed.

In his brief remarks the Controller of Kano Correctional Centres, Sulaiman M. Inuwa hailed governor Ganduje, revealing further that, “In my 30 years of working experience, I have never come across a governor who did something close to this.”