Saturday, December 19, 2015

Clemency granted in 66 Nigerian capital cases

The Chief of Army Staff in Nigeria has granted clemency to 66 soldiers who had been sentenced to death. The soldiers' sentenced have been commuted to 10 years' imprisonment. Details here. The cases remain subject to review in court, so further relief may lie ahead.

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