Governor Umar Bago of Niger State has granted pardon to 80 inmates in various correctional centres in the state.
According to Secretary to the State Government, Abubakar Usman, the governor also approved the immediate payment of their fines to enable the inmates to rejoin their families.
Usman said that the State Advisory Council on Prerogative of Mercy recommended the release of the 80 inmates based on old age, ill health and good behaviour.
Usman appealed to the inmates to make use of the opportunity to engage in useful ventures and shun any act that could lead them back to prison.
He also admonished them to be law-abiding and engage in legitimate endeavours by taking advantage of various empowerment windows.
