Celebration erupted at Medium Security Correctional Centre Aguata, as Anambra State Chief Judge, Justice Onochie Anyachebelu freed twelve inmates of the center as he continues his jail delivery exercise.
Correspondent, Joseph Egbeocha reports that cases for which they were detained include murder, attempted murder, burglary, stealing and kidnapping.
The inmates include Onyebuchi Nkwo, Timothy Aluo, both from Imo State, Udo Onyinye from Oko, and Emmanuel Okonkwo from Nawfija, both from Anambra State.
Others include Nzubechukwu Umekwuobi, Chidiebere Okonkwo, Esomuchi Orjiakor, Echezona Okeke, Mmaduabuchi Udeh, Oluchukwu Anagboso and Chika Onuorah.
Addressing journalists after court proceedings that lasted for hours, Justice Anyachebelu explained that the exercise, an annual ritual for every Chief Judge, helps in decongesting correctional centres.
He however advised those freed during the exercise to be of good conduct henceforth and be useful to the society.
Deputy Comptroller of Corrections at the facility, Eke Eke, said while in detention, the inmates were exposed to skills acquisition training that will enable them have better life, urging them not to return to criminality.
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