Justice Hafsat Abdulrahman Leads Prison Decongestion, 140 Inmates Benefit in Adamawa

 

Justice Hafsat Abdulrahman Leads Prison Decongestion, 140 Inmates Benefit in Adamawa

Adamawa Chief Judge Discharges 55 Inmates, Grants Bail to 40 Others at Yolde Pate Correctional Centre

In a major move aimed at decongesting correctional facilities, the Chief Judge of Adamawa State, Hon. Justice Hafsat Abdulrahman, on Wednesday discharged 55 inmates and granted bail to 40 others at the Yolde Pate Correctional Centre in Yola.

Justice Hafsat, who led the Adamawa State Jail Delivery Committee, also announced the conviction of 32 inmates and the review of sentences for 13 others, bringing the total number of beneficiaries from the exercise to 140 inmates out of 420 currently held at the facility.

Speaking to journalists shortly after the exercise, Justice Hafsat emphasized that the purpose of the visit was to decongest the correctional centre and ensure that justice is delivered swiftly and fairly.

“We have discharged, granted bail, and reviewed sentences after carefully reviewing each case. The aim is to ensure justice is not delayed and that correctional centres are not overcrowded,” she said.

Justice Hafsat urged the freed and bailed inmates to turn a new leaf and engage in productive and lawful ventures that will benefit both themselves and their families. She warned them against returning to crime, stressing that future offenders would not be shown the same level of leniency.

“This is a second chance. Use it wisely. The law will not be so forgiving if you find yourself here again,” she cautioned.

The Chief Judge further commended the Adamawa State Judiciary and members of the Jail Delivery Committee for their dedication to upholding justice and human rights within the state’s correctional system.

In his remarks, the Controller of the Correctional Service, Mr. Odunlami Abduljaleel, expressed gratitude to the Chief Judge and her team for their efforts toward reducing congestion in the prison and ensuring that justice is administered promptly.

“We appreciate this exercise by the judiciary. It not only decongests our facilities but also strengthens the reform and reintegration process for inmates,” he noted.

The Jail Delivery Committee conducts periodic reviews of inmates’ cases across Adamawa correctional centres to identify those who qualify for release, bail, or sentence adjustments in line with justice and rehabilitation principles.