The Chief Judge of Lagos State, Justice Oluwafunmilayo Atilade today freed 21 inmates of the Kirikiri Medium Prisons, Lagos.
It was however gathered that most of the freed inmates were those awaiting trials that would had spent their term if convicted of crimes preferred against them.
There are 2452 inmates currently in the prison. Out of these, 92 have been convicted, 2349 are awaiting trial, 32 are detainees, while 21 are lodgers. The prison has a 1700 capacity.
The release was in exercise of the powers conferred on her under Section 1 (1) of the Criminal Justice Release from Custody Act, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2007.
Justice Atilade , while addressing the freed inmates urged them to eschew crime and lead a good life.
The Chief Judge pledged that exercise will be done on regularly basis . She reiterated her commitment to an effective justice system in the state.
“Those of you released should henceforth be of good behaviour. The state government is committed to a crime free Lagos and anyone found committing crime will be arrested and prosecuted,” she said.
