896 prisoners pardoned by Mahama

As part of the 56th Republican Anniversary, 896 prisoners have been pardoned by President John Mahama.

According to a statement from government, the freed prisoners are in the following categories:

1. First Offenders – 813

2. Seriously ill – 16

3. Aged 70 years and above – 63

4. Special Case (Double Amputee) – 1

5. Death row commuted to Life Imprisonment – 3

The President, according to starrfmonline, has asked the prisoners to conduct themselves well as they return to society and avoid breaching the law again.