Katsina: CHIEF JUGDE DISCHARGE 4, GRANT BAIL TO 91 INMATES FROM JAIL
By Kabir Ahmed S/Kuka
Katsina State Chief Justice Honourable Justice Musa Danladi Abubakar granted bail to 91 inmates and discharged 4 on Thursday, 20th March, 2025 as part of the efforts to decongest correctional centers in the State.
Chief Judge ordered bail and discharged during the first quarter jail delivery exercise for the year 2025, held at old Medium Security Custodial Centre Unguwar Yari Katsina. Speaking during the exercise, the Chief Judge revealed that the inmates were recommended by the Sub-Committee on Decongestion of Correctional Centres for various reasons.
Some of the inmates who regained their freedom were released due to age, long stay in custody, and health conditions. Chief Judge stated that henceforth, details of inmates released during the jail delivery exercise will be recorded alongside with their pictures for future reference.
CJ Justice Danladi there urged the released inmates to be law-abiding citizens, warning that similar opportunities might not arise if they are found guilty of other offenses.
On his side, Katsina State Controller of Corrections, CC Umar Baba, appreciated the efforts of the Chief Judge, stating that the exercise has benefited correctional centers in the state. "The jail delivery exercise has helped manage inmates, reduce tension within centers, and enhance reformation" CC Umar said.
Therefore, the Controller of Katsina NCS CC Baba appealed to court judges and magistrates to use non-custodial measures to reduce overcrowding in correctional facilities, enabling the service to perform its duties of reformation, rehabilitation, and reintegration of inmates as law-abiding citizens, according to press released signed by State NCS Public Relations Officer ASC Najib Idris Kunduru