Borno State Government Pardon 22 prison Inmates in Maiduguri

Borno State Government has granted pardon to 22 prison inmates in Maiduguri as part of the celebration of Nigeria's 54th Independence.
Governor Kashim Shettima made the announcement during an unscheduled visit to the Maiduguri Maximum Security Prison. The governor also presented new sets of clothing and 50,000 naira cash to each of the prisoners to enable them travel home and reunite with their families. Governor Shettima also presented assorted food items, two bulls and 10 rams to the inmates to enable them celebrate forthcoming Sallah.