In a move aimed at alleviating congestion in correctional facilities across Kaduna State, the Federal Government has successfully cleared N52 million in fines and compensation for 399 inmates.
Dr Ado Saleh, Kaduna State Comptroller of Correctional Services, made the announcement on Monday in Zaria. The initiative is part of a broader strategy to ease overcrowding in correctional centres.
Dr Saleh explained, “We are here to release 68 inmates from Zaria, Makarfi, Soba, and Ikara Correctional Centres.” He highlighted that this event in Zaria follows the previous release of 110 inmates in Kaduna, emphasizing the ongoing nature of the program.
“In total, 399 inmates in Kaduna State were marked to be released at the cost of N52 million Fines.
“The commencement of the programme is simultaneously taking place at Kaduna, Kafanchan, and Zaria to see the release of 281 across the state.
“Of the 281 to be released across Kaduna State during the ceremony 68 inmates were from Zaria Zone,” he revealed.
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According to the comptroller, 43 out of the 68 convicts set free were from Zaria, with 19 from Soba, 5 from Makarfi, and 19 from Ikara correctional centres.
As part of the support for their reintegration into society, each beneficiary will receive N10,000 to cover transportation costs. #Fines