Thirty four awaiting trial inmates at the Ado Ekiti correctional centre have regained freedom.
The Chief Judge of Ekiti State, Justice John Adeyeye who pardoned the thirty four inmates during a visit to the Correctional facility, said they were those with cases ranging from burglary, stealing, attempted robbery and conspiracy, among others.
Justice Adeyeye explained that they were pardoned under the prerogative of mercy, urging them to be of good conduct and avoid any act capable of returning them to the facility.
Please, go and enjoy your freedom, sin no more, if you commit any crime again, you will be brought to this facility, justice Adeyeye told them
He reviewed the cases of 508 Awaiting trial inmates in custody and released 34 of them.
On arrival, justice Adeyeye inspected the facility and commended the Ekiti Correctional officials for keeping the environment Clean.
In his remarks, the Assistant Controller of the Correctional centre, Mr. Atinaro Titus appreciated the Ekiti State chief Judge for his kind gesture.
According to him, this will go a long way to stabilize the emotions of the inmates who are yet to regain their freedom and as well rekindle their hope.
Mr Titus also appealed to the Judges to make use of the non custodial sentencing to reduce the congestion of the custodial facility.
The pardoned inmates who were full of appreciation to the chief Judge, promised to be law abiding.
Amos Ogunrinde
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