Delta CJ Frees 8 Inmates At Ogwashi-uku Correctional Centre

By Onoriode Etatsemi

The Delta State Chief Judge, Hon. Justice Theresa Diai has freed 8 inmates of the Ogwashi-uku Correctional Centre during the last quarter Correctional visit for the year.

Those released from the Correctional Centre were Osita Dike, Obinna Blessed Onyekwelu, Jerome Sunday, Akighir Sekav, Claus Manasseh, Abdulrahman Idris, Albishamin Emmanuel and Akilu Haladu.

Those freed were charged with offences ranging from being members of an unlawful society, robbery, attempted murder and conspiracy to commit a felony.

While saying that 358 warrants was reviewed and 8 Inmates were released, Hon Justice Diai stated that the decision to free them was based on the advice of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) which stated that they had no case to answer.

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The State Chief Judge said that a total number of 1477 warrants were reviewed across the 5 Correctional Centres in the State, with 13 inmates released during the exercise, which lasted for three weeks.

She stated that 502 warrants were reviewed at the Warri Correctional Centre, with 3 inmates released. At the Sapele Correctional Centre, 167 warrants were reviewed with 1 inmate released.

The Chief Judge stated that, 282 warrants were reviewed at the Kwale Correctional Centre with none of the inmates released. While at Agbor Correctional Centre, 168 warrants were reviewed with 1 inmate set free.

Hon. Justice Dai said 358 warrants were reviewed at the Ogwashi -Uku Correctional Centre with 8 Inmates released.

The Chief Judge appreciated the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) and others who took part in the exercise for their performance.