Eleven communal clash actors in Niger state receives state pardon from governor Bago.
BY: TUNDE BOLAJI – MINNA.
Eleven person sentenced to death by a Minna High court over a communal clash in Lavun local government areas, have been granted unconditional state pardon by governor Umar Mohammed Bago of Niger state.
This was disclosed by the State Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice, Barrister Nasiru Muhammad Muazu during a press briefing at Government house on Tuesday.
He revealed that, the Governor exercising his power as contained in section 212 (1) of the 1999 constitution as amended decided to grant the convicts state pardon.
He said the gesture followed a plea made by the convicts to the State Governor and the office of the Attorney General which which forwarded to the State Advisory council on prerogative of mercy.
” After the review by the advice of the council on prerogative of mercy in the state, the Governor decided to grant the pardon on the 28th of May, 2025″
He said the Governor decided to act by bringing lasting peace to the lingering communal clashes between Gaba and Anfani communities in Lavun local government area of Niger State.
According to the Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice the Governor had held series of peace building meetings with the two warring communities before the pardon was granted.
” promises were made by the Governor to both communities to find a lasting solution to the perennial clash, but I can’t disclose the details ”
The Eleven pardoned convicts are Mohammed Mohammed, Ndana Alhaji Sheshi, Isah Baba Madu, Mohammed Mohammed Nda Bida, Abubakar Baba Salihu, and Baba Mohammed Shaba.
Other beneficiaries are Adamu Mohammed Baba, Haruna Muhammed, Isah Mohammed Alhaji inuwa, Ibrahim Mohammed and Mohammed Isah.
A Minna High court on the 8th February 2022 sentence eleven members of Anfani community to death by hanging for culpable homicide as a result of a communal clash between Gaba and Anfani communities since 2018.
