By Sule Aliyu, Bauchi
Bauchi State government has distributed packaged food and drinks to inmates at Bauchi Custodial Centre to enable them to enjoy the just concluded Eid-el-Kabir festivities.
The Krestnews gathered that about 1,000 inmates benefitted from the exercise designed to give them a sense of belonging.
At the event, the permanent secretary of Bauchi State Ministry for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Barrister Saratu Jibrin who represented the governor, said the inmates are part of society while assuring them of assistance.
While expressing commitment to the welfare of citizens Governor Muhammad solicited for more support and prayers towards overcoming the current economic hardship
Jubrin promised to forward the inmates’ complaints to Governor Bala Abdulkadir Muhammad for necessary action.
Responding, the comptroller in charge of Bauchi Custodial Centre, Ibrahim Bawa, appreciated the state government for the gesture and informed the delegation that the Nigerian Correctional Service is always ready to partner with the government to enhance criminal justice administration in the state.
He said the donation would motivate the inmates to be productive and law-abiding citizens after leaving the custodial centre