Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Governor of Lagos State, has given his approval for the release of 46 prisoners from the state’s various prisons.
The governor also commuted the death sentences of six prisoners to life in prison, according to Moyosore Onigbanjo, the state’s Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, confirmed the development in a statement on Friday.
According to him, the Lagos State Advisory Council on the Prerogative of Mercy’s recommendations served as the basis for the governor’s choice.
The exercise is being conducted in accordance with Sections 212(1) and (2) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, according to the commissioner (Amended).
“The Advisory Council on Prerogative of Mercy, in reaching its recommendations, exercised due diligence in its deliberation of the applications in line with the guidelines.
“The council took note of the information provided by correctional authorities, the nature of offence, period of incarceration, age, health and behavioural conduct of the inmates.”