22 prisoners granted amnesty as part of 54th Independence Anniversary by Governor Shettima of Borno

Borno state Governor, Kashim Shettima, today October 1st granted 22 prison inmates amnesty during an unscheduled visit to the Maiduguri Maximum Security Prison as part of the celebration of Nigeria’s 54th Independence.

Governor Shettima said the amnesty granted to the prisoners followed the recommendation of the State Advisory Committee on the Prerogative of Mercy.

Addressing the prisoners, he said

"You are in prison today because it has been destined by the Almighty God. It does not mean the end of your lives. Even some holy prophets were in one time or the other imprisoned but they came out the better" he said

He presented new sets of clothing and N50,000 cash to each of the prisoners to enable them travel home and reunite with their families.

Before leaving, he donated a 27 KVA power generating set to the prison and also announced approval for the release of N5 Million to the prison authorities to enable them carry out general renovation of decaying facilities.