Kaduna gov pardons 27 inmates to mark 66th Independence anniversary

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Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has granted clemency to 27 inmates in correctional facilities to mark Nigeria’s 66th Independence anniversary. Read More: https://punchng.com/kaduna-gov-pardons-27-inmates-to-mark-66th-independence-anniversary/

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