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Borno’s Judiciary freely discharges its constitutional role – Zulum
Borno’s Judiciary freely discharges its constitutional role – Zulum
By: Our Reporter
Borno Governor, Prof Babagana Umara Zulum, has stated that under his leadership, there has been no single case of executive intimidation of the judiciary or judges in the state.
Zulum disclosed this at the International Conference Centre in Maiduguri on Monday, while flagging off a 3-day workshop on the administration of criminal justice law in Borno State in 2023, organised by the Ministry of Justice in collaboration with the Centre for Socio-Legal Studies (CSLS).
He mentioned that the state government will look into the issue of poor standards of legal education with a view to providing a lasting solution.
According to him, access to justice is one of the indices of good governance. For the state to reciprocate with the judicial sector, the state government will create educational opportunities for judicial workers, which will help enhance their capacity in the workplace.
“Let me assure the Attorney General of the Ministry of Justice and Chief Judge of Borno State that the state government under my leadership, In Sha Allah, will do everything possible to enhance the welfare of judges in the state before the end of my tenure.
“This is very critical for our success; we will continue to train judicial workers at both the local and national levels. It was in this direction that we deliberately started doing this training, and many more are coming.”.
Speaking, the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, have advised the participants to actively participate in the workshop so that they can get new insight in relation to the administration of criminal justice.
In her remarks, the Attorney-General of Borno State and Commissioner of Justice, Barr. Hauwa Abubakar, Esq., noted that the aim of organising the workshop is to upgrade the knowledge of the judicial workers in connection with the administration of criminal justice law in Borno State in 2023.
She explained that the beneficiaries were strategically selected and assured that those selected would gain more knowledge in relation to the administration of the criminal justice law of Borno State 2923 and the prosecution of offences generally.
The President of the Centre for Socio-Legal Studies, Prof. Yemi Akinseye, while welcoming the participants and stakeholders, said the lawyers and law gurus cannot solve the societal problems in relation to justice, but they need more support from other members of society.
“We make mistakes that we alone can solve the problems of society pertaining to law and justice, but we need other colleagues for doing that,” he added.
Borno’s Judiciary freely discharges its constitutional role – Zulum
Troops Arrest Suspected Gunrunner in Taraba State
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), in collaboration with Defence Intelligence Agency operatives and local vigilantes, have arrested a suspected gunrunner in Ardo-Kola Local Government Area of Taraba State.
Security sources said the arrest was made at about 7:45 a.m. on May 13 during an intelligence-led operation at Iware community in the area.
The suspect was reportedly apprehended following credible intelligence linking him to arms trafficking activities within the Amaseyo general area.
Preliminary interrogation revealed that the suspect was allegedly involved in illegal arms dealing, prompting his immediate arrest by the joint security team.
The suspect is currently in custody and undergoing further investigation, while security agencies say efforts are ongoing to dismantle arms trafficking networks operating within the state and surrounding areas.
Troops Arrest Suspected Gunrunner in Taraba State
Troops Rescue Kidnap Victim During Patrol in Kogi
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army under Operation MESA have rescued a kidnap victim abandoned by suspected terrorists along the Obajana–Jakura–Tajimi axis in Lokoja Local Government Area of Kogi State.
Security sources said the rescue operation was carried out at about 9:00 a.m. on May 13 by troops of 12 Brigade during a fighting patrol along the old Obajana–Jakura–Tajimi road.
According to the report, the troops discovered the victim after suspected kidnappers abandoned him while fleeing from the advancing security personnel.
The rescued victim was subsequently reunited with his family after the operation.
Security patrols and clearance operations have continued along the route and adjoining communities as part of ongoing efforts to combat kidnapping and other criminal activities in the area.
Troops Neutralise Terrorist During Operation Savannah Shield in Niger State
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army under Operation Savannah Shield have neutralised a suspected terrorist during an offensive operation in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State.
Security sources said the operation was conducted at about 2:45 p.m. on May 13 by troops of 221 Battalion alongside personnel of CSIB XVI deployed at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Babanna.
The troops reportedly carried out the offensive raid on Masaka Village following intelligence on terrorist activities within the area.
During the operation, the troops made contact with the suspected terrorists, leading to an exchange of fire.
According to the report, one of the fleeing terrorists accidentally triggered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), which detonated and resulted in his death.
Troops subsequently recovered one magazine loaded with 12 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition from the scene.
Security forces have continued exploitation and clearance operations in the area aimed at dismantling terrorist hideouts and preventing further attacks within the operational environment.
Troops Neutralise Terrorist During Operation Savannah Shield in Niger State
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