Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago freed eleven people from death row. The men had been sentenced to die for murder charges. Attorney General Nasiru Mu'azu announced the news at a press meeting. He said the governor signed the pardon papers on May 28 and made them official. The decision helps bring peace between two fighting communities.
The convicted men were part of deadly fights between Gaba and Amfani villages. People died and property was destroyed during the community battles. The governor used his legal power to grant the pardons. He worked with a state committee that advises him on mercy cases. The move aims to help both communities make peace and stop future violence.
The freed prisoners have names like Mohammed Mohammed and Nana Alhaji Sheshi. Other men freed are Isah Baba Nmadu and Mohammed Mohammed Ndabida. More pardoned convicts are Abubakar Baba Salihu and Baba Mohammed Shaba. The last group freed are Adamu Mohammed Babaminin and three others. Community leaders from both sides have met many times to solve their problems.
The convicted men were part of deadly fights between Gaba and Amfani villages. People died and property was destroyed during the community battles. The governor used his legal power to grant the pardons. He worked with a state committee that advises him on mercy cases. The move aims to help both communities make peace and stop future violence.
The freed prisoners have names like Mohammed Mohammed and Nana Alhaji Sheshi. Other men freed are Isah Baba Nmadu and Mohammed Mohammed Ndabida. More pardoned convicts are Abubakar Baba Salihu and Baba Mohammed Shaba. The last group freed are Adamu Mohammed Babaminin and three others. Community leaders from both sides have met many times to solve their problems.
