Cross River map
Jan. 1, 2025
No fewer than 45 prisoners have regained their freedom through Gov. Bassey Otu of Cross River exercise of his prerogative of mercy.
The inmates who regained their freedom were convicted for various offenses and have spent considerable period in Correctional center in the state.
In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Nsa Gill, the governor’s action was in the spirit of the new year and the People First mantra of his administration.
He noted that the directive was contained in the approval given to the state’s Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Ededem Ani.
According to the statement, the exercis was in pursuant to section 212 (1) (a) of the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (Amended).
Gill listed the freed prisoners offenses to include felony, stealing, breaking and entry, assault, threats to life, cultism and armed robbery.
“it’s important to give a second chance to those pardoned and considered reformed, as well as the need to decongest the prison,” he stated.
