66th Independence Day: Gov. Mutfwang Grants Absolute Pardon to 130 Inmates, Commuted the Death Sentences of 4 Inmates

Plateau State Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang has granted absolute pardon to 130 inmates as part of activities marking Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary.

The governor also commuted the death sentences of four inmates to life imprisonment, according to a statement by his Director of Press and Public Affairs, Gyang Bere.

Mutfwang said the decision followed consultations with the State Advisory Council on the Prerogative of Mercy.

In his Independence Day message, the governor urged Nigerians to remain hopeful and committed to building a peaceful, united and prosperous country.

He also 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.

The beneficiaries of the 2026 Prerogative of Mercy include inmates serving various sentences across Plateau custodial facilities.

PREROGATIVE OF MERCY 2026

1. Zuhumnan Musa — Life Imprisonment
2. Jeremiah Aese — Life Imprisonment
3. Pam Lang — Life Imprisonment
4. Thoma Danboyi — Life Imprisonment
5. Kamshine Gomerep — Absolute Pardon
6. Maju Sajen — Absolute Pardon
7. Jan Thomas — Absolute Pardon
8. Gody Victor — Absolute Pardon
9. Imran Maikasuwa — Absolute Pardon
10. Biplang Emmanuel — Absolute Pardon
11. Peace Sunday — Absolute Pardon
12. Salisu Usman — Absolute Pardon
13. Geoffrey john — Absolute Pardon
14. Shwarpo Luka — Absolute
15. Beii Sanlanu — Absolute Pardon
16. Thankgod Elisha — Absolute Pardon
17. Philomena Iliya — Absolute Pardon
18. Paul Lapia — Absolute Pardon
19. Prince Ezekiel — Absolute Pardon
20. Mafeng luka — Absolute Pardon
21. Wilfred Haruna — Absolute Pardon
22. Chrisantus john — Absolute Pardon
23. Tongzum Godhelp — Absolute Pardon
24. Reuben David — Absolute Pardon
25. Aliyu Abubakar — Absolute Pardon
26. Sale Dauda — Absolute Pardon
27. Okasha Muhammed — Absolute Pardon
28. Abdulkadir Ibrahim (3yrs or) — Absolute Pardon
29. Bitrus Joshua — Absolute Pardon
30. Zakari Saleh — Absolute Pardon
31. David timothy — Absolute Pardon
32. Peter Damun — Absolute Pardon
33. Niman Monday Kepwal — Absolute Pardon
34. Abdulaziz Usman — Absolute Pardon
35. Abba Habibu — Absolute Pardon
36. Yusuf Saidu — Absolute Pardon
37. Nantip Luka — Absolute Pardon
38. UMAR MURAHAII — Absolute Pardon
39. Barnabas Cletus — Absolute Pardon
40. Musa Lamido — Absolute Pardon
41. Auwal Haruna — Absolute Pardon
42. Usman Alhaji Mambolo — Absolute Pardon
43. Jamila Mohammed — Absolute Pardon
44. Dapan Wilfred — Absolute Pardon
45. Amir Dangungun — Absolute Pardon
46. ABDULLAHI GAUDA — Absolute Pardon
47. Ayigo Kwande — Absolute Pardon
48. Samson Agabu — Absolute Pardon
49. Friday Danjuma — Absolute Pardon
50. Sunisi Ali — Absolute Pardon
51. Nuru Daiyabu — Absolute Pardon
52. Abubakar Mamude — Absolute Pardon
53. Mamude Joineh Taltehl — Absolute Pardon
54. Barka Kaila — Absolute Pardon
55. Ahmadu Muhammed — Absolute Pardon
56. Dahiru Adama — Absolute Pardon
57. Baba Musa — Absolute Pardon
58. Sirajo Yahaya — Absolute Pardon
59. Faisal Sani — Absolute Pardon
60. Godwin Manase — Absolute Pardon
61. Noah Moses — Absolute Pardon
62. Harisu Samaila — Absolute Pardon
63. Aliyu Musa — Absolute Pardon
64. Mohammed Sani — Absolute Pardon
65. Brahim Balla — Absolute Pardon
66. Dadi Ubandoma — Absolute Pardon
67. Longji Emmanuel — Absolute Pardon
68. David Danlad! — Absolute Pardon
69. Muhammadu Mustapha — Absolute Pardon
70. Samaila Inusa (2yrs or) — Absolute Pardon
71. Timkur Mallam — Absolute Pardon
72. Sani Mohammed — Absolute Pardon
73. Abubakar Abdulraham — Absolute Pardon
74. Emmanuel Daniel — Absolute Pardon
75. Nantim Ramnap — Absolute Pardon
76. Shemtit Dauda — Absolute Pardon
77. Exodus zitta — Absolute Pardon
78. Nehemiah Nansoh — Absolute Pardon
79. Sunday Timven — Absolute Pardon
80. Shuaibu Yahaya — Absolute Pardon
81. John Bawa — Absolute Pardon
82. Irimiya Joseph — Absolute Pardon
83. Michel Henry — Absolute Pardon
84. Sadi Ahmed — Absolute Pardon
85. Felix Obed — Absolute Pardon
86. George Benjamin — Absolute Pardon
87. Sunday Markus — Absolute Pardon
88. Abdulkareem Auwal — Absolute Pardon
89. Bitrus Atu — Absolute Pardon
90. Abdulrahamn Hassan — Absolute Pardon
91. Japhet Kiim Thoma — Absolute Pardon
92. Sunday Morgak — Absolute Pardon
93. Guwudangyen Sawaba — Absolute Pardon
94. Babangida Umar — Absolute Pardon
95. Ponman Lucky Jonah — Absolute Pardon
96. James Usman — Absolute Pardon
97. Mathew Simon — Absolute Pardon
98. Zumji Bamaiyi — Absolute Pardon
99. Dominic kaudara — Absolute Pardon
100. Emmanuel John — Absolute Pardon
101. Abba Ahmed — Absolute Pardon

102.Istifanus Bamka — Absolute Pardon

103. Usman Musa — Absolute Pardon
104. Austine Pius — Absolute Pardon
105. Sulieman Mohammed — Absolute Pardon
106. Katuil Simon — Absolute Pardon
107. Abdulrasheed Abubakar — Absolute Pardon
108. Ayuba Ishaku — Absolute Pardon
109. Happiness Eze — Absolute Pardon
110. Kabiru Kasint — Absolute Pardon
111. Zitta Simon — Absolute Pardon
112. Salisu Abdulaziz — Absolute Pardon
113. Muhammad Anas — Absolute Pardon
114. Fabian Daniel — Absolute Pardon
115. Abdullahi Musa — Absolute Pardon
116. Friday Joseph — Absolute Pardon
117. Dafun Dafauku — Absolute Pardon