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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
Bandits kill seven, abduct three in Sabon Birni border attack in Sokoto
By: Zagazola Makama
At least seven persons were killed and three others abducted when armed bandits attacked Kyara village, a remote border community in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State, in the early hours of Thursday.
Sources said the attack occurred at about 4:00 a.m. in the village, which lies close to the Niger Republic border and has no mobile phone network coverage.
The bandits, who were said to be in large numbers and armed with sophisticated weapons, stormed the community, shooting sporadically and causing panic among residents.
During the attack, seven persons were shot dead, while two others sustained gunshot injuries. Three villagers were also kidnapped, and an unspecified number of domestic animals were rustled.
Joint security forces were immediately deployed to the area after the incident was reported. On arrival, they evacuated the corpses and the injured victims to a hospital for autopsy and medical treatment.
Troops have since launched a manhunt for the attackers with a view to rescuing the abducted victims, recovering the rustled livestock and arresting those responsible.
Confidence-building patrols are currently ongoing in and around Kyara village to reassure residents and prevent further attacks.
Bandits kill seven, abduct three in Sabon Birni border attack in Sokoto
Five injured in suspected IED blast on Bukuyum road in Zamfara
By: Zagazola Makama
Five persons have been seriously injured following a suspected improvised explosive device (IED) explosion along the Takalafiya–Gadar Zaima Road in Bukkuyum Local Government Area (LGA) of Zamfara State.
Sources said the incident occurred at about 11:30 a.m. on Thursday when a motorcycle conveying five passengers ran into an explosive device believed to have been planted by armed bandits targeting security patrols in the area.
The device detonated on contact, causing a loud explosion that severely damaged the motorcycle and left all five occupants with serious injuries.
Following the incident, security operatives immediately closed the road to traffic and advised residents to stay away from the area pending a thorough safety assessment.
The injured victims were evacuated to the General Hospital, Gummi, where they are currently receiving medical treatment.
Movement along the Takalafiya–Gadar Zaima axis remains restricted as security agencies continue to monitor the situation and clear the area of any further threats.
Five injured in suspected IED blast on Bukuyum road in Zamfara
Three killed in fatal road accident at gaggaba village in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
At least three persons were killed in a fatal motor vehicle accident at Gaggaba Village, Fune Local Government Area of Borno State, early Wednesday morning.
Sources said the accident occurred around 1:20 a.m. when a Daf trailer with registration number DAL 964 YY, driven by Mal. Abubakar, 35, of Maiduguri, traveling from Lagos to Maiduguri, was involved in a collision with a Mitsubishi Canter truck, registration XA 437 NNR, driven by Salisu Ibrahim of Dirra Village, Fune LGA.
The Canter reportedly veered at full speed from its lane and rammed into the Daf trailer, causing the trailer driver and two passengers to fall unconscious. They were immediately rushed to General Hospital Damagum, where the driver and two passengers were pronounced dead by medical personnel.
Three killed in fatal road accident at gaggaba village in Borno
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