Edino Chubiyo Cornelius 
KANO, Nigeria – The Kano inmates release exercise results in the freedom of seven inmates after the Chief Judge of Kano State, Justice Dije Abdu Aboki, reviews their cases and considers their medical conditions during a jail delivery exercise.
The exercise takes place on Friday at the Kurmawa and Goron Dutse Custodial Centres, where the Chief Judge examines the cases of 82 awaiting trial inmates.
The development is disclosed by the Public Relations Officer of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Kano State Command, Musbahu Nassarawa.
According to the correctional service, several inmates whose cases are reviewed have remained in custody for prolonged periods without the conclusion of legal proceedings.
Justice Aboki orders the release of seven inmates after considering their health conditions and other circumstances surrounding their continued detention.
The jail delivery exercise also focuses on resolving cases that could unnecessarily prolong detention, in line with efforts to improve access to justice and uphold the rights of persons awaiting trial.
Addressing inmates during the exercise, the Chief Judge stresses the importance of ensuring justice is administered fairly and without avoidable delays.
Controller of Corrections in Kano State, Ahmed Lakpene, advises the released inmates to make responsible use of their freedom and avoid actions that could bring them into conflict with the law again.
He says jail delivery exercises remain an important strategy for reducing congestion in custodial centres while promoting speedy justice delivery.
The exercise brings together representatives of the judiciary, the Nigerian Correctional Service, the Nigeria Police Force, prosecution agencies, the Legal Aid Council and other criminal justice stakeholders.
The Kano State Command says it will continue collaborating with justice sector institutions to promote timely trials, reduce custodial congestion and protect the rights of persons in detention.
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