Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has approved the pardon of 12 prisoners serving various jail terms in the state.
A statement by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation in the state, Yemi Olowolabi, said all the prisoners have served portions of their various sentences.
Olowolabi said the pardon was approved by the governor following the recommendation made to the governor by the State Advisory Council on Prerogative of Mercy.
“In his letter dated 27th December 2017, and addressed to the Comptroller of Prisons, Governor Akeredolu advised that the affected prisoners be released “the statement said.
The governor advised the affected prisoners to make use of the opportunity of their release to turn a new leaf and engage in legal and positive activities that will contribute to the development of the country.