Kogi State Acting Chief Judge Justice Josiah Joe Majebi has ordered the unconditional release of three awaiting trial inmates of the Kabba Correctional Center and transfer of One inmate to Okene Correctional Center.

Justice Majebi gave the order of the release of the inmates as part of his visit to Correctional Centers across the State to decongest the Facilities.

He assured other inmates that thier case shall be given expedite hearing in the respective Courts handling thier cases with fair hearing in accordance to the crimes committed.

The Acting CJ however warned those saddled with administration of justice not to deviate from the lay down procedure as enshrined in the Kogi State Administration of Justice.

He equally expressed appreciation to all relevant stakeholders in the administration of justice who facilitated the exercise as well as Governor Yahaya Bello for his unflinching support and commitment to the success of the prison decongestion.

Earlier, the Officer-In-Charge of Medium Security Custodial Centre, Kabba CSC Shuaibu Ishaku said the Centre comprised of 274 inmates with 65 convicts and 209 Awaiting trial appealed for more vehicles to convey those awaiting trial to Courts.

Also in his closing remark, the State Controller of Correctional Centers, David Igbago expressed appreciation to the State Acting Chief Judge and his team as well as the Nigerian Police Force for thier synergy towards achieving set goals.

Those ordered to be released by the Acting CJ based of the legal advice from the State Department of Public Prosecution, DPP, Officer in Charge Legal of the Nigerian Police Force are; Mustapha Ibrahim, Idris Mohammed and Obeh Jamiu Ozovehe while Peter Adeiza Onsachi AKA Michonza is to be transferred to Okene Correctional Center as well as appear before a High Court for hearing of his case.

Highlights of the exercise was the presentation of financial assistance by the Acting Chief Judge to the Correctional Center for upkeep of the inmates.