Delta Chief Judge Releases Four Inmates From Warri Prison

Four inmates at the Warri Correctional Centre have been granted state pardon after a visit from the Delta State Chief Judge, Justice Tessy Diai as part of her second quarter visit to prisons.

She announced the inmates discharged and released to include, Mr Jeremiah Okotiebor, Odotimade Lylon, both from Ozobo town in Ijaw land, Umaru Abubakar and Mr Peter Okru .

Speaking during the visit, Justice Diai said that a total of 360 warrants were reviewed, adding that no inmates were granted bail .

Justice Diai urged Court Registrars to comply with the provisions of the Administration of Criminal Justice Law by ensuring that casefiles of remand suspects are sent to the Attorney-General’s office within the stipulated three days.

She commended the Solicitor-General and Permanent Secretary Ministry of Justice, Mr. Omamuzo Erebe the Director of Public Prosecutions, Mr Anthony Orhorhoro Magistrates, Correctional officers and other stakeholders for their efforts and contributions towards the success of the visit.

Earlier in his address, the Deputy comptroller of the Warri custodial centre, Mr Edo Lucky, told the Chief Judge that the Correctional centre now has provisions of learning where inmates acquire primary and secondary school certificates while serving their sentences.