Kwara Chief Judge orders release of six inmates in Ilorin custodial centre

Chief Judge of Kwara State, Justice Abiodun Ayodele Adebara, on Tuesday, ordered the release of six inmates during a jail delivery exercise in the old Ilorin custodial centre.

Speaking during the exercise, the Chief Judge said the jail delivery exercise forms part of the judiciary’s determination to ensure that justice is not delayed and that inmates who no longer have legal grounds to remain in custody are promptly released.

He urged the beneficiaries to make good use of the opportunity by embracing lawful means of livelihood and becoming responsible ambassadors in their respective communities.

Justice Adebara further admonished them to shun criminal activities and contribute positively to the society.

The Officer-in-Charge of the custodial centre, Assistant Controller of Corrections Muyiwa Omole, expressed profound appreciation to the chief judge and members of his entourage for the exercise, describing it as timely and impactful.

He noted that the exercise would significantly reduce congestion within the custodial facilities and further enhance effective inmate management.

He assured the judiciary of the unwavering cooperation of the Nigerian Correctional Service in promoting the administration of criminal justice in Kwara State.

In his remarks, the Kwara State Controller of Corrections, Tolorunshagba Femi Emmanuel, commended the chief judge for his continuous support towards the decongestion of custodial centres in the state.

He emphasized that the exercise reflects the strong synergy between the judiciary and the Nigerian Correctional Service in ensuring speedy justice delivery.

The controller reaffirmed the command’s commitment to maintaining safe, secure, and humane custodial facilities while advancing rehabilitation and reformation programmes for inmates.

The Controller General of Corrections, Sylvester Ndidi Nwakuche, has consistently maintained that the Nigerian Correctional Service remains committed to its statutory mandate of safe custody, rehabilitation, reformation, and successful reintegration of inmates into the society.