By Suleiman Anyalewechi
The Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has pledged his administration’s commitment towards ensuring that eligible inmates of Nigerian Correctional Centers are released, empowered through vocational skills, as well as returning those of school ages back to school.
On an unscheduled visit to the Goron Dutse Correctional Centre in Kano to assess the living conditions of inmates ,Governor Yusuf secured the release of eight female inmates among whom were two pregnant women and two nursing mothers.
A statement on Saturday May 10, 2025 by Sanusi Tofa, the Governor’s Media Aide said the freedom of the inmates were secured after paying their fines and compensation debts.
The Governor who lamented the poor living condition of the inmates, reaffirmed his administration’s readiness to assist in improving facilities at the Correctional Centre.
He also promised to embark on securing phased releases of inmates being held over minor offences.
Governor Yusuf, also, expressed serious concern over the high number of awaiting-trial inmates at the Centre.
According to him, only 382 have been convicted out of a total of 1,939 inmates at the Correctional facility. About 1,557 are awaiting-trial, he lamented.
The Governor noted that his visit was necessitated by the need to get first hand information on the living conditions of inmates ,with a view to supporting their welfare and rehabilitation processes.
To solve the issue of the high number of awaiting -trial inmates, the Kano State Governor promised to collaborate with the Judiciary and other stakeholders to fast-track the wheel of justice in the State.
The Governor also encouraged the inmates to see their situation as part of the challenges of life and a test of faith urging them to remain positive in anticipation of their reintegration into the society.
As part of his administration’s support, Governor Yusuf donated Cows, essential food items, blankets, mattresses ,and beverages.
However, at the Janguza Maximum Correctional Centre, the Governor expressed satisfaction both with its infrastructural facilities and the conditions of inmates.
He appreciated former Minister of Internal Affairs ,and scion of Kano retired Major General Abdulraham Dambazau for his efforts at establishing the facility.
The inmates at both Correctional institutions expressed their happiness over the visit which they described as confidence-building.
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