Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State has approved the release of 11 convicts, in the exercise of the Prerogative Of Mercy powers conferred on him by the Constitution.
A statement from Sir Kashim Ibrahim House noted that the governor who acted on the recommendation of the State Advisory Council on Prerogative of Mercy released the convicts on New Year’s day.
The statement added that it is customary to extend a gesture of compassion on New Year’s day, by granting pardon to deserving prisoners within the jurisdiction of Kaduna State.
The governor who spoke at the Kaduna 2023 countdown celebrations organised by Kaduna Capital Territory Authority, wished the people a happy new year and appealed for optimism despite the tough times.