No fewer than 13 inmates have regained freedom from the Medium Security Custodial Centre, MSCC, Suleja following a jail delivery exercise carried out by the Nigeria State Judiciary.
Presiding over the jail delivery exercise on Monday, the Chief Judge of Niger State, Justice Halima Abdulmalik and her judicial team meticulously reviewed 55 cases of awaiting trial inmates and others eligible for consideration.
The News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, reports that three inmates were discharged and acquitted, one was released on bail, while nine regained freedom based on exemplary behaviour and conduct, with directives to pay compensations.
Justice Abdulmalik commended the Correctional Service for its partnership in promoting justice.
“This jail delivery exercise is a testament to our shared resolve to ensure no one languishes in custody unjustly.
“We are not just decongesting facilities. We are restoring lives, upholding the rule of law, and paving the way for reformed citizens to contribute meaningfully to society.
“I urge all stakeholders to sustain this momentum for faster justice delivery,” he added.
In his address, the Controller of Corrections, FCT Command, Christopher Jen, expressed profound gratitude to the Chief Judge for her visit.
He assured Justice Abdulmalik that the released inmates would be well-equipped for societal reintegration and would not return to custody.
“We are committed to preparing inmates for meaningful contributions to society because of the Correctional Service’s role in justice administration.”
