Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved the commutal of death sentence for 39 inmates to life imprisonment.
The Governor also approved the release of 246 inmates from various correctional facilities across Lagos state.
This is according to a government statement seen by Ikeja Record.
According to the statement, the Governor made the approvals on December 20 in respect of the New Year celebrations.
“The exercise is in pursuant to the provisions of Section 212 (1) (2) of the 1999 Constitution of The Federal Republic of Nigeria (amended),” the statement said.
“The Advisory Council on Prerogative of Mercy in reaching its recommendations exercised due diligence in its deliberation of the applications in line with the applicable guidelines. The Council took note of the information provided by the correctional authorities, the nature of the offence, period of incarceration, age, health and behavioral conduct of the inmates.
“The approval for the release of the inmates is in line with the commitment of Mr. Governor to decongest correctional facilities in Lagos State as part of the Justice Sector Reforms.”
