Adamawa Decongestion Committee Frees 55 Inmates from Correctional Centres

The Adamawa State Jail Delivery Committee has released 55 inmates and granted bail to 40 others at the Yolde Pate Correctional Centre in Yola South Local Government Area.

The committee, chaired by the State Chief Judge, Justice Hafsat Abdulrahman, also convicted 32 awaiting-trial inmates and reviewed the sentences of 13 others, bringing the total number of cases addressed during Wednesday’s session to 140 out of the 420 inmates in the facility.

Announcing the outcome of the exercise, Justice Hafsat Abdulrahman said the initiative aims to decongest correctional centres across the state and ensure speedy dispensation of justice.

She advised the released inmates to engage in lawful and productive activities for their personal growth and the well-being of their families.

According to reports, the decongestion exercise will continue as the Jail Delivery Committee is scheduled to visit other correctional centres across Adamawa State in the coming days and weeks.