Ondo, C’River, Plateau, Enugu govs pardon 120 inmates

In a bid to alleviate overcrowding in Nigeria’s correctional facilities, four state governors have granted pardons to over 120 inmates across various custodial centres in their states in the last three months.

The pardon is part of ongoing efforts to reduce congestion in the nation’s correctional system.

Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State, on January 1 released seven inmates, and pardoned one on parole.

Similarly, Governor Bassey Otu of…