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The Adamawa State Jail Delivery Committee has released 55 inmates and granted bail to 40 others at the Yolde Pate Correctional Centre in Yola South LGA.
Led by the state Chief Judge, Justice Hafsat Abdulrahman, the committee convicted 32 awaiting-trial inmates and reviewed the sentences of 13 others, resulting in a total of 140 inmates whose cases were addressed on Wednesday.
This number is part of the 420 inmates housed at the Yolde Pate Correctional Centre.
The Chief Judge announced the results of the initiative on Wednesday, stating that the primary goal is to reduce overcrowding in the correctional facility.
Justice Hafsat encouraged the beneficiaries to pursue lawful and productive activities moving forward, for their own benefit and that of their families.
According to DAILY POST, the decongestion initiative will continue as the Jail Delivery Committee plans to visit additional correctional centres across the state in the upcoming days and weeks.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of the Jail Delivery Committee?
The Jail Delivery Committee aims to decongest correctional facilities by reviewing inmate cases and facilitating releases where appropriate.
How many inmates were released during the recent exercise?
In the recent exercise, 55 inmates were released and 40 others were granted bail.
Who leads the Jail Delivery Committee?
The committee is led by the state Chief Judge, Justice Hafsat Abdulrahman.
