The Governor of Jigawa State, Umar Namadi, has granted a state pardon to 12 convicted inmates in a gesture of compassion ahead of the Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr celebrations
The announcement was made a day before Muslims worldwide are set to observe Eid al-Fitr on Friday, March 20, 2026. A statement from the State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Barrister Bello Fanini, released on Thursday in Dutse, the state capital, confirmed the pardon.
The decision followed the recommendation of the Jigawa State Advisory Council on the Prerogative of Mercy, in accordance with Section 5(1) of the relevant law, and was executed under Section 212(1) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended).
The beneficiaries of the pardon are Ibrahim Adamu Isa, Sa’idu Umar, Adamu Musa, Habibu Musa, Yusuf Ahmed, Shu’aibu Adamu, Abdullahi Ya’u, Yahaya Jana’u, Abdul Hamisu, Garba Miko, Salisu Isa, and Aliyu Ibrahim.
Fanini said the pardon reflects the government’s commitment to fostering goodwill, reconciliation, and reintegration.
“This act of mercy reflects our government’s dedication to reconciliation and reintegration,” he said, urging the beneficiaries to uphold good behaviour and remain law-abiding.
He added that the government would support their reintegration into society, including providing assistance to help them resettle, and called on the public to welcome and support the pardoned inmates.
“We expect them to reciprocate this gesture by being law-abiding citizens, and we urge the community to welcome them and support their reintegration,” Fanini stated.
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