Jigawa NUJ facilitates the release of 6 inmates, settle outstanding fine

**_Donates items_

By Muhd D Haidar

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Jigawa State Council, has facilitated the release of six inmates from correctional centre in Gumel, Jigawa State, after paying their outstanding fines, as part of the Union’s maiden Press Week activities.

In a statement jointly signed by the Chairman, Nigeria Union of Journalists, Jigawa State Council, Comrade Isma’il Ibrahim Dutse, and the Secretary of the Council Comrade Aminu Umar Shuwajo, explained that, the inmates were unable to secure their freedom due to their inability to pay various fines imposed as alternatives to imprisonment.

The released inmates are: Musa Ilu (Gwaska), Umar Sani, Inusa Lawan, Hassan Shu’aibu, Nuhu Hassan, and Suraja Tahir (Chanko).

In a related development, the NUJ Jigawa State Council has also visited the Dutse Correctional Centre, and donated some items to support the inmates.

Presenting the items to CSC Muhammad Nazir, the officer in charge of the centre, Comrade Isma’il Ibrahim Dutse reiterated that the visit was a key part of the Union’s maiden Press Week.

Donated items included cartons of Maggi Star, May soap, Klin detergent, and sanitary pads.

Receiving the items, CSC Muhammad Nazir expressed his appreciation for the NUJ’s gesture, describing it as first of its kind by journalists in the state. He described journalists as partners in progress, assuring the Union of a continued cordial working relationship and encouraging other unions in the state to follow suit.