The Governor of Jigawa State, Umar Namadi, has granted a state pardon to 12 convicted inmates as an act of compassion in the spirit of Ramadan and the forthcoming Eid al-Fitr celebrations. The pardon comes a day before the Eid al-Fitr celebration, scheduled to be observed by Muslims worldwide on Friday, March 20, 2026. The pardoned inmates are Ibrahim Adamu Isa, Sa’idu Umar, Adamu Musa, Habibu Musa, Yusuf Ahmed, Shu’aibu Adamu, Abdullahi Ya’u, Yahaya Jana’u, Abdul Hamisu, Garba Miko, Salisu Isa and Aliyu Ibrahim. He also noted that the government would support their reintegration, including providing assistance to help them resettle. The commissioner called on members of the public to accept the pardoned inmates and support their return to society.

Source: Punch March 19, 2026 13:12 UTC