Dr Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano has secured the release of 293 inmates across the custodial centres in the state after paying ₦12million in fines and compensation.
The governor also offered ₦5,000 to each inmates so they can return to their various homes.
This was done following the directives of the Federal Government to decongest custodial centres nationwide as part of efforts geared at containing the spread of coronavirus among the inmates and staff members of the centres. 
The Governor of Kano advised the released inmates to be of good behaviour and to use the opportunity given to them to engage in productive venture instead of a life of crime.
Magaji Ahmed Abdullahi Controller of Corrections in Kano thanked Governor Ganduje for his cooperation and relentless support towards the staffs and inmates.
Magaji Ahmed Abdullahi also commended the preventive measures taken by the Controller-General of Corrections, Jafaru Ahmed in preventing the spread of the coronavirus across the custodial centres nationwide.
