The Ogun state government has ordered the release of 249 inmates, to curb further spread of the coronavirus.
The Chief Judge of the state, Justice Mosunmola Dipeolu, disclosed this on Monday while conducting the special jail delivery exercise at the Judiciary Complex in Abeokuta, the state capital.
She explained that the move was part of measures to contain the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) among inmates in various correctional centres in Ogun.
In line with the directive of the state governor, Dapo Abiodun, those who have less than six months of service, above 60 years, have health issues, were considered for amnesty.