Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago has granted unconditional state pardon to eleven persons sentenced to death for murder.
The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Barr. Nasiru Mu’azu, made this known during a press briefing at the Government House, in Minna.
He said the Instrument of Pardon was signed on May 28, 2025 and has been gazetted.
According to him, the convicts were involved in a communal clash between Gaba and Amfani communities of Lavun local government area, which resulted in the loss of lives and property.
“The state pardon is in exercise of the constitutional power of the Governor. The decision was taken following a written request which was further reviewed between the Governor and the State Advisory Committee on the Prerogative of Mercy.
“The state pardon is also part of the reconciliatory efforts to ensure lasting peace between both communities. Several meetings have been held, and all issues have been resolved,”; he stated.
The commissioner, responding to questions on the fate of others with similar issues, advised such communities or individuals to come up with a written request for consideration.
The convicts include Mohammed Mohammed, Nana Alhaji Sheshi, Isah Baba Nmadu, Mohammed Mohammed Ndabida, Abubakar Baba Salihu, and Baba Mohammed Shaba.
Others are Adamu Mohammed Babaminin, Haruna Mohammed, Isah Mohammed Alhaji Inuwa, Ibrahim Mohammed and Mohammed Isah.
