Nigeria, July 23 -- The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and a development partner, the Hope Behind Bars, on Wednesday, facilitated the release of eight inmates from the Suleja correctional facility in Niger State commemoration of the International Nelson Mandela Day.

The eight inmates were released from the prison in Suleja, which borders the federal capital, Abuja, after the NHRC and Hope Behind Bars offset the fines imposed on them by courts.

The Executive Secretary of NHRC, Tony Ojukwu, said the action remained a powerful tribute to former South African President Nelson Mandela who was in prison for 27 years during the struggle against apartheid in the country.

Stressing the significance of the commemoration, he said on the ...