By James Moses (9News Nigeria -Jos)
Plateau State Governor, Barrister Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang has granted pardon to 13 prison inmates.
This was disclosed on Thursday evening in a statement signed by the Director of Press and Public Affairs to the Governor, Gyang Bere.
“In exercise of powers conferred upon me under section 212 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 as amended, I, Barrister 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 1 year and 8 months from the approval date, Daniel Umar 2 years and 11 months, Hussaini Ya’u for 2 years, and Dauda Joshua for 5 years.
Additionally, Moses John will serve 1 year and 2 months from approval date, Nanfa Yusuf, Harisu Abdullahi, and Binsing Nden had their death sentences commuted to life imprisonment.
Mutfwang said the act was based on recommendations from the Plateau State Advisory on Prerogative of Mercy to commemorate 25 years of uninterrupted democracy in Nigeria.
The Governor emphasised that the beneficiaries have shown remorse for their crimes, based on the recommendations from the Advisory Council of 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.
-9News Nigeria.
