James Ibori to complete his prison term in Nigeria

Nigerians serving jail terms in the United Kingdom will soon be transferred to Nigeria to complete their period, following an agreement signed between the Federal Government and the UK government.

According to a top government source, former Governor of Delta State, James Ibori, will be part of those that will be repatriated to complete their jail term in Nigeria.

Ibori still has more than six months to stay in prison.

The British government has also promised to give Nigeria one million pounds (about N280 million) to assist in the comprehensive reformation of Nigerian prisons to ease the stress of the inmates.

James Ibori Sentenced to 13 Years in Prison.

The former governor of Delta state James Ibori has been sentenced to 13 years in prison for corruption and money laundering charges at the Southwark Crown Court 9 in London by Judge Anthony Pitts at about 3.20pm today 17th April, 2012.

Judge Pitts said he "recognizes that there is another side to the man James ibori but he is not the proper person to judge your achievements and failings as a governor, which is up to the people of delta state"

The judge also noted that, if he had fought the case he would be looking at 24 years but will get a discount for pleading guilty. Judge deducts 645 days already spent in jail, says Ibori would serve the rest in British jail. That means Mr. Ibori will be in prison for at least 7 years.

In addition, Judge Pitts said that the sentencing will not be the end of the matter as his property will also be confiscated.

One down, more others to go... All thanks to Southwark Crown Court 9 in London UK.