Kano State Chief Judge Justice Dije Abdu Aboki orders the release of seven inmates on medical grounds during a jail delivery exercise aimed at decongesting prisons. The decision follows a review process connected to the health status of detainees.
The outlets report the Chief Judge reviews cases involving 82 awaiting-trial persons and grants release to those deemed medically unfit or requiring compassionate consideration. The exercise is carried out at the Kurmawa and Goron Dutse custodial centres, under the Kano Command of the Nigerian Correctional Service.
While all sources describe the same release and venue details, they differ slightly in emphasis. One outlet highlights that the release is part of efforts to speed up justice and reduce overcrowding. Another focuses more on the judiciary’s commitment to protecting the rights of people in custody and preventing detention beyond what the law permits. Nigerian Eye also includes additional remarks from the Correctional Service public relations officer and calls on the released inmates to remain law-abiding, according to statements made during the exercise.
