"Happy New": 104 inmates to regain freedom in prominent southwest state

  • 104 inmates in Lagos state correctional facilities will regain freedom again on New Year’s day
  • Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu approved their release to mark and kick off the year 2023
  • It was gathered that the selection of the inmates for release was based on the discretion of the state’s advisory council

No fewer than 104 inmates across the various correctional facilities in Lagos state will be granted state pardons by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on New Year’s day.

This development was made known in a statement issued on Friday, December 30 by Moyosore Onigbanjo the state attorney-general and commissioner for justice.