Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has granted an absolute pardon to 130 inmates and commuted the death sentences of four others to life imprisonment as part of activities marking Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary.
Mutfwang announced the decision on Thursday, October 1, 2026, while congratulating Nigerians at home and in the diaspora on the country’s 66th Independence Anniversary.
According to a statement signed by his Director of Press and Public Affairs, Dr Gyang Bere, the governor exercised the constitutional powers of prerogative of mercy after consultation with the State Advisory Council on the Prerogative of Mercy.
The four inmates whose death sentences were commuted to life imprisonment are Zuhumnan Musa, Jeremiah Aese, Pam Lang and Thoma Danboyi.
Among those granted absolute pardon are Kamshine Gomerep, Maju Sajen, Jan Thomas, Gody Victor, Imran Maikasuwa, Biplang Emmanuel, Peace Sunday, Salisu Usman and Geoffrey John, among others.
The governor urged Nigerians to use the Independence anniversary to reflect on the country’s journey since independence, honour the sacrifices of past leaders and renew their commitment to building a peaceful and prosperous nation.
Mutfwang also called on citizens to preserve Nigeria’s unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity, stressing that every Nigerian has a role to play in nation-building.
He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to creating a Plateau State where citizens can pursue their aspirations in an atmosphere of peace, security, justice and inclusive development.
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