Governor Jonah Jang of Plateau State has granted state pardon to five convicted inmates in Jos Prison Custody to mark the 53^rd Independence Anniversary celebration of Nigeria.

CEOAFRICA.com gathered that the governor said his action was in accordance with the section 212 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and in consultations with the Advisory Council on Prerogative of Mercy.

He urged the beneficiaries to reintegrate themselves into the society and make sure they embrace good conducts so as to avoid going back to Prison.