A list of over one hundred inmates on death row who have applied for clemency has been presented to the Chair person of the Kano state Prerogative of Mercy Committee, Hajiya Azumi Namadi Bebeji following the committee’s visit to the Maximum Security Custodial Centre, Janguzu, Kano.
The presentation was made on Thursday by the Controller, Nigerian Correctional Services, Kano state command, Suleiman M. Inuwa.
The chairperson received the list of inmates on Death Row (IDR), those serving life imprisonment as well as those serving long sentences. More so, inmates with serious medical challenges, elderly inmates and other classes of inmates in the state made the list.
The chairperson assured the inmates that the government would look into their conditions based on the attestation of good conduct and industry while in custody to be made by the Correctional Service.
The chairperson expressed delight about inmates who memorized the Holy Quran as well as
the brilliance of some inmates who got 9 credits in the National Examination Council (NECO) and ( NBIS )are seeking admission into the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN).
The Chairperson called on all inmates to obey the rules of the Custodial Centre and be productive to themselves and the society.
The Controller appreciated the Chairperson for shouldering the Iftar feeding Programme in the facility and that the Service is happy with the positive result in decongesting the Custodial Centres. He went further to say, “many have already exhausted their appeals, while some are seeking for clemency.”
Namadi assured the Controller that she will present their cases to the Executive Governor of Kano state.