Imo Attack: FG to pardon escaped inmates who return voluntarily

The Federal Government has promised to pardon inmates who escaped from the correctional Facility in Imo state, if they willingly return.

The Imo correctional center  was recently attacked by unknown gunmen who burnt down the facility and freed over 1880 inmates

The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola gave the assurance while inspecting the center on Tuesday after the attack on the  facility.

He said though escaping from a correctional facility is a crime but the federal government is ready to pardon my inmate who willingly return.

He also noted that the federal government will do everything in its power to punish those who were responsible for attack on the correction Facility.

He said: “Unlawful escape from custody is a crime but government in its magnanimity will grant amnesty to prisoners who willfully return.

“They will no longer be charged with unlawful escape but only for the initial crimes that took them to prison. So we urge all escapees to return before they are caught on the run.”