Nigeria, March 24 -- The Chief Judge of Delta State, Justice Tessy Diai, has ordered the release of seven inmates who had been awaiting trial in various correctional facilities across the state.

This was disclosed in a statement issued on Monday in Asaba by the Public Relations Officer of the Ministry of Justice, Mr. Onoriode Etastemi.

According to the statement, Justice Diai explained that the release was based on the legal recommendation of the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP), Mr. Anthony Orhorhorho, who determined that the affected inmates had no case to answer.

Providing an overview of the review process, which began on March 10 at the Warri Correctional Centre, Justice Diai noted that a total of 350 warrants were examined, re...