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NBA Seeks Urgent Adoption of ACJA to Reduce Post-Insurgency Crime in Borno
NBA Seeks Urgent Adoption of ACJA to Reduce Post-Insurgency Crime in Borno
By: Michael Mike
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has asked Borno State government to urgently adopt and implement the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA) to reduce post insurgency crimes committed by minors in the state.
NBA President, Olumide Akpata stated that the bill would eliminate inconsistency and unpredictability in criminal trials at a public forum with stakeholders by the NBA and the Mac-Arthur project on the domestication and implementation of the ACJA held in Maiduguri on Wednesday.
Represented by the NBA National Publicity Secretary, Dr Rapuluchukwu Nduka, Akpata noted the importance of ACJA in the criminal justice system and stated that it is very important that the state makes available copies of the law to the general public for better appreciation and understanding of the law.
He said: “There are a lot of complaints that things are not going well in the judiciary system, the time for trials in court, we are trying to sort those things out, the main concern of this particular gathering is the ACJA.
“The federal government has enacted acts, these acts will help speedy trials and every other thing that would endanger trust in the system, of course, this will reduce crimes rates in this state if it is adopted and implement.”
On his part, Chairman NBA Maiduguri Branch, Abba Umate stressed the importance of ACJA, while optimistic that the state assembly would give speedy passage to the bill so that the rate of crimes is brought to minimal levels.
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He noted that: “The crimes are on the high side, the crimes these young people committed is very alarming so what we need to do is to ensure the bill that is the subject matter here today is passed and implemented.
“If they are charged to court without due delay and they are convicted so the rate of the crimes will be reduced. I think this is what needed now is to see that this Administration of Criminal Justice act is speedily passed and duly implemented in Borno State.”
The Assistant Commissioner of Police, Borno State, Ahmad Bello while collaborating with others, lamented the high crime rate perpetrated by young people in the state, urging concerned authorities to roll out educative programmes and the right knowledge.
He said: “There’s what we call post-insurgency crimes, the fact that restoration of civil authority is taking place and most these young children have been exposed to violent crime and criminality.
“This is the major problem that is bedevilling the state. As you know is joblessness could lead to crimes and we need to roll out seminars and enlightening programmes for young people.”
NBA Seeks Urgent Adoption of ACJA to Reduce Post-Insurgency Crime in Borno
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Investments in circular economy have the potential to increase forex earnings- NESREA DG
Investments in circular economy have the potential to increase forex earnings- NESREA DG
By: Michael Mike
The Director General of National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA), Prof. Innocent Barikor has affirmed that investments in the circular economy value chain have the potential to increase the country’s foreign exchange earnings.
Barikor made this statement recently during a meeting with the management of a plastic packaging recycling (rPET) company, Sonnex in Lagos.
He assured the team that the Nigerian government prioritizes circular economy, noting that the draft National Environmental (Plastic Waste Control) Regulations soon to be gazetted is one of the efforts to strengthen the legal framework for circular economy implementation in Nigeria.
He said: “Circular Economy falls under the Presidential priorities for the Federal Ministry of Environment, and the Minister is very keen on the success. Apart from tackling the problem of waste, green jobs have been created .
“The pellets and flakes you produce and export also generate foreign exchange. The Plastic Waste Control Regulations are awaiting official gazette and once gazetted, we would have connected the dots of the framework to implement circular economy in the plastic sector. We are deeply committed to ensuring the success of Circular Economy.”
Earlier, the Managing Director, Anil Mohinani intimated the NESREA boss on the process for the production of recycled PET bottles (rPET), whilst also highlighting the challenges faced by investors in the sector .
He listed some of the setbacks to include lack of a legal instrument to compel manufacturers in the food and beverage sector to embrace food-grade rPET, unfriendly policies by some foreign companies, and insufficient awareness .
“Europe and America create barriers to protect their international recycling business. There is unfair competition. In some countries such as Kenya, there is encouragement to invest in rPET recycling because there is a regulation in place,” he added.
Investments in circular economy have the potential to increase forex earnings- NESREA DG
ISWAP Terrorists Kill Hunters’ Leader in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Suspected ISWAP terrorists have killed the chairman of the hunters’ group in Garjang village, Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 5 a.m. on Sunday.
The victim, identified as Habu Dala, 53, was abducted from his home by the terrorists, who took him through Mulharam to Forfot villages in Damboa LGA.
Villagers mobilised in search of Dala and later found his corpse bearing gunshot wounds.
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI, members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), and the hunters’ group visited the scene.
The remains were evacuated to the General Hospital, Damboa, where he was certified dead and later released to his family for burial in accordance with Islamic rites.
ISWAP Terrorists Kill Hunters’ Leader in Borno
Nine Injured in Kwali Farmers–Herders Clash
By: Zagazola Makama
Nine persons sustained machete injuries in a clash between Bassa farmers and Fulani herders in Gomoni Village, Kwali Area Council of the FCT.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the fight, which broke out on Aug. 9 at about 3:30 p.m., followed alleged destruction of melon and maize farms belonging to the Bassa community by cattle.
It was gathered that the Nigeria army troops
along with joint team of operatives, and vigilantes were deployed to the scene following a distress call.
Six Bassa and three Fulani victims with varying degrees of machete cuts were taken to Rhema Foundation Hospital, Kwali, for treatment.
Authorities confirmed that the situation had been brought under control and normalcy restored, while investigation was ongoing.
Nine Injured in Kwali Farmers–Herders Clash
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