Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has granted pardons to 13 prison inmates.
This act is based on recommendations from the Plateau State Advisory Council on Prerogative of Mercy to commemorate 25 years of uninterrupted democracy in Nigeria.
This was disclosed on Thursday evening in a statement by the Director of Press and Public Affairs, Gyang Bere to the governor.
Mutfwang stated, “In exercise of the powers conferred upon me under Section 212 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 as amended, I, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, Governor of Plateau State, Nigeria, after consultation with the State Advisory Council on Prerogative of Mercy, do hereby exercise my power of Prerogative of Mercy.”
Among the beneficiaries, Bitrus Gonkir, Umar Adams, Monday Pam, and Jibrin Ibrahim received absolute pardon while Victor Pam will serve one year eight months from the approval date, Daniel Umar two years 11 months, Husaini Ya’u two years and Dauda Joshua five years.
He said Moses John will serve one year two months from approval date; Nanfa Yusuf, Harisu Abdullahi, and Binsing Nden had their death sentences commuted to life imprisonment.
The governor emphasized that the beneficiaries have shown remorse for their crimes based on the recommendations from the Advisory Council on Prerogative of Mercy.
He urged the public to focus on dialogue and reconciliation for a progressive and prosperous state, highlighting democracy as the best model for addressing national challenges.
