THE Kano State Council for Prerogative of Mercy Committee, in partnership with the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), has begun visits to selected custodial centres across the state as part of efforts to decongest correctional facilities and improve inmates’ welfare.
News Point Nigeria reports that the committee, led by its Chairperson, Hajiya Azumi Bebeji, interacted with inmates and reviewed some of the challenges affecting their welfare, rehabilitation and eventual reintegration into society.
According to Bebeji, the inmates appealed for government intervention in several areas, as she assured them that their concerns had been noted and would be addressed within available resources and the relevant legal framework.
She reaffirmed the compassionate disposition of the Kano State Government under Governor Abba Yusuf, urging the inmates to remain hopeful and continue to pray for the government.
With respect to the development, the Controller of Corrections, Kano State Command, CC Ahmed Lakpene, commended the committee for its intervention, describing the initiative as a significant step towards reducing congestion and improving conditions in custodial centres.
Lakpene said the intervention was in line with the Nigerian Correctional Service Act, 2019, which prioritises human custody, rehabilitation, reformation and the successful reintegration of inmates into society.
He pledged the command’s continued collaboration with the Kano State Government, the committee and other stakeholders to promote safer, more humane and rehabilitation-focused custodial facilities across the state.
