The Adamawa State Jail Delivery Committee has released 87 inmates from four correctional centres in the state as part of its effort to decongest the facilities. Led by the state Chief Judge, Justice Hafsat Abdulrahman, the committee reviewed 81 convicted cases and granted bail to six inmates awaiting trial during its latest visit.
The visit took the committee 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 a range of offences, including theft, attempted crimes, breach of trust, unlawful possession of dangerous arms, as well as civil matters.
Justice Abdulrahman, the committee’s chairman, counselled the released inmates to desist from behaviours that could lead to rearrest, warning that the law would henceforth be applied without leniency. The committee was established to address the longstanding problem of prison congestion in Adamawa, and its actions form part of a broader initiative to reform the justice system and ensure it is fair, efficient, and effective.
By freeing 87 inmates, the committee has taken a significant step toward reducing congestion in the correctional centres and upholding the principles of justice. The release is also expected to benefit the welfare of the former prisoners, giving them the opportunity to reintegrate into their communities and start anew. This decision reflects the state’s commitment to upholding the rule of law and delivering justice in a fair and compassionate manner. As the committee continues its work, further releases are likely, leading to less‑congested facilities and a more efficient justice system.
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