The Adamawa State Jail Delivery Committee has released 87 inmates from four correctional centres in the state, as part of its efforts to decongest the facilities. Led by the state Chief Judge, Justice Hafsat Abdulrahman, the committee reviewed 81 convicted cases and granted bail to six awaiting trial inmates during its latest visit to the centres.
The committee’s visit took it to the Medium Security Custodial centres in Mayo-Belwa, Jada, Sintali Kojoli Farm Centre, and Ganye, all located in the southern zone of the state. The reviewed cases involved various offences, including theft, attempted crimes, breach of trust, and unlawful possession of dangerous arms, as well as civil cases.
The committee’s decision to free the inmates is aimed at reducing the congestion in the correctional centres and ensuring that justice is served in a timely and efficient manner. The chairman of the committee, Justice Abdulrahman, counselled the released inmates to desist from engaging in behaviours that could lead to their rearrest, warning that the law would henceforth be applied without leniency.
The Adamawa State Jail Delivery Committee was established to address the issue of prison congestion in the state, which has been a longstanding problem. The committee’s efforts are part of a broader initiative to reform the justice system and ensure that it is fair, efficient, and effective. With the release of the 87 inmates, the committee has taken a significant step towards achieving its goal of decongesting the correctional centres and upholding the principles of justice.
The release of the inmates is also expected to have a positive impact on the welfare of the prisoners, who will now have the opportunity to reintegrate into their communities and start anew. The committee’s decision is a testament to the state’s commitment to upholding the rule of law and ensuring that justice is served in a fair and compassionate manner. As the committee continues its work, it is likely that more inmates will be released, and the correctional centres will become less congested, ultimately leading to a more efficient and effective justice system.
