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Lagos CJ Grants 18 Inmates Amnesty By Adenike Mesagan Chief Judge of Lagos State, Justice Adetula Alabi, yesterday released 18 inmates, who had spent more than one year in Ikoyi Prison. Speaking at the prison's fellowship chapel, Justice Alabi said he did not want to make any mistake by releasing the inmates unconditionally, because some were once granted freedom in Rivers State and abused the constitutional privileges. He said, "this should not be done in Lagos, because it is very illegal and unconstitutional. So it is uncalled for and improper to release inmates without condition. They can only be released on bail and other pertinent conditions. Any attempt to release them unconditionally amounts to flouting of the laws. " Prison Authority had also presented cases of those that have been in prison for a long time and those who have overstayed in prison after their trial began. We will surely look into their cases and consider it on the point of law. "On our next official visit, we would look into the matter of the inmate who committed capital offences, adding that those who deserved to enjoy prerogative privileges would be released on the point of law", he said. Justice Alabi urged the released inmate to lead a new life as they regain their freedom, warning them to dissociate themselves from any evil practice. Also speaking on the occasion, Lagos State Director of Public Prosecution (DPP), Mrs. Bola Okikola-Ighile, said it was never a constitutional tradition in any part of the world to release inmates without any condition. She told the inmates that although they had cases in the courts to answer, they should consider themselves privileged to enjoy the constitutional and prerogative privileges, urging them to preserve it with all care and jealousy. Pastor Kayode Williams, on behalf of the inmates commended Justice Alabi for releasing the privileged ones among them, emphasising that some of them were innocent in the cases that brought them prison. He urged them not to abscond, since their cases were still pending in the courts, stressing that they should not disregard the conditions on which they were released. Who Are We ? | About THISDAYOnLine.com | THISDAY People | Contact Us © Copyright 2000 Leaders & Company Limited

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