Lagos releases 30 prisoners.

The Lagos State Government pardoned and released 30 prisoners, according to confirmation from the Lagos Command of the Nigerian Correctional Service on Saturday.

In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Lagos, Mr. Rotomi Oladokun, the NCoS Lagos Command spokesperson, verified the release.

Oladokun said that Justice Kazeem Alogba, the state’s chief judge, had pardoned the prisoners.

“The inmates released are those who committed minor offences such as assault, disorderliness, low-level shoplifting, road traffic offences, theft, and burglary, among others.

“There is, however, a need to free more inmates as the state custodial facilities are housing over 8000 inmates, which is above their capacities,” Oladokun said.

Oladokun urged the state government to use its judicial system to search the inmate database and determine whether any other prisoners may be released. Additionally, he encouraged Nigerians to welcome the released prisoners and assist them in reintegrating into society.