FOUR inmates of Warri Correctional Centre have regained their freedom
The inmates were released during the 2nd quarter visit of the Delta State Chief Judge, Hon. Justice Tessy Diai to correctional centers in the state in the year 2024.
Their release was based on the advice of the Director of public prosecution (DPP) that they have no case to answer
The Inmates discharged and released were: Mr Jeremiah Okotiebor, Odotimade Lylon both from Ozobo Town in Ijaw land, Umaru Abubakar and Mr Peter Okru.
Speaking during the visit, Hon. Justice Tessy Diai said that a total No of 360 warrants were reviewed, adding that no inmate was granted bail.
Justice Diai urged Court Registrars to comply with the provisions of the Administration of Criminal Justice Law by ensuring that casefiles of remand suspects are sent to the Attorney-General’s office within the stipulated three days.
The Hon Chief Judge commended the Solicitor-General and Permanent Secretary Ministry of Justice, Mr. Omamuzo Erebe Esq the Director of Public Prosecutions, Magistrates, Correctional officers and other stakeholders for their efforts and contributions towards the success of the visit.
She also lamented that prison Authorities do not take inmate to court for trial. His lordship stated that it is disheartening that defendants are not produced in courts in warri and environs for trial that although some magistrates sit in prison but not all Magistrates can sit in prison hence the authorities should ensure that inmates are produced in court on their court date.
Earlier in his address, the Deputy comptroller of the Warri custodial centre, Mr Edo Lucky, told the Chief Judge that the correctional centre now has provisions of learning where inmates acquire primary and secondary school certificates while serving their sentences.
