The convicted woman, in connivance with a nurse, forced a pregnant woman into early labour and dispossessed of her newborn shortly after delivery.
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Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved the release of 43 inmates from correctional facilities across Lagos State, as part of ongoing efforts to decongest custodial centres and strengthen reforms within the criminal justice system.
The development was disclosed in a statement by the state Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Lawal Pedro, who noted that the move forms part of a strategy to address overcrowding and improve correctional infrastructure.
“It would be recalled that a few months ago, in December 2025, ninety-one inmates were also released from the custodial centres,” Pedro said.
He explained that the latest action was taken under the governor’s constitutional powers.
“The decision to release inmates who were yet to complete their terms was taken pursuant to the power of prerogative of mercy, conferred on the Governor under Section 212 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended),” he stated.
Pedro further disclosed that the beneficiaries were selected based on recommendations from the State Advisory Council on the Prerogative of Mercy.
“The released inmates were duly recommended by the State Advisory Council on the Prerogative of Mercy in accordance with established legal and administrative guidelines,” he added.
He emphasised that the initiative reflects the government’s commitment to justice sector reforms and improved conditions in correctional facilities.
“This exercise reflects the State Government’s commitment to upholding justice, fairness and the rule of law, alongside improving conditions within correctional centres by proactively addressing the challenges of overcrowding,” he said.
Sanwo-Olu approves release of 43 inmates to decongest Lagos prisons
Inibehe Effiong, a human rights lawyer, has tackled President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over its response to insecurity in Nigeria.
In a statement on X, Monday, Effiong compared the US and Nigerian military response to terror attacks and insecurity.
According to him, the US government went all out to rescue an American pilot in Iran, but the Nigerian government left a captured Brigadier General, Musa Uba, to die after being captured by terrorists in Borno State in November 2025.
“I am currently watching a press briefing by President Trump, the CIA director, and his defense secretary about the rescue of an American pilot and a weapons system officer from the ground in Iran.
“The extent that America is willing to go to defend and rescue one American is just amazing.
“In Nigeria, a general was captured, killed, and humiliated by terrorists, and we didn’t see any meaningful action from Tinubu and his cronies in the villa.
“Members of the Nigerian Armed Forces are being paid very ridiculous wages.
“Yet, politicians and their families are living in opulence,” he wrote on X.
Recall that Arise TV anchor Oseni Rufai recently broke down in tears after recalling how Brig. Uba was killed in Borno.
DAILY POST reports on Sunday that the US pilot shot down earlier was rescued in a military operation.
Unlike in US, Nigerian Army General Uba was killed without action by Tinubu – Inibehe Effiong
Rising aviation fuel costs and operational pressures are forcing urgent government intervention as airlines struggle to remain viable and maintain reliable services.
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