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ECOWAS COURT PARTNERS STAKEHOLDERS FOR EFFECTIVE IMPLEMENTATION OF ITS DECISIONS
ECOWAS COURT PARTNERS STAKEHOLDERS FOR EFFECTIVE IMPLEMENTATION OF ITS DECISIONS
By: Michael Mike
West Africa’s regional court – ECOWAS Court of Justice is participating in a two-day capacity building seminar organised by the Pan African Lawyers’ Union (PALU), aimed at advancing strategies for the implementation of decisions of regional courts.
In his keynote remarks, Mr Apraku Nketiah who is Head of Legal Services and Research at the ECOWAS Court of Justice said, “all regional human rights mechanisms have expressed concern over ensuring that their views, decisions, and judgments are made effective and that remedies are afforded to the victims of human rights violations.”
Mr Nketiah added that prompt and comprehensive enforcement of judgments of the Court is an indication of the adherence to the rule of law and effective justice delivery in the region.
The seminar is to build the capacities of relevant stakeholders to better understand existing challenges in implementing decisions of regional courts, foster stronger collaborative networks, and outline practical strategies for advocating, monitoring, and evaluating the implementation of human rights decisions on the continent.
Other guests who delivered remarks at the opening ceremony included Ms PraiseGod Millen Joseph, Programme Officer at PALU, Mr Gilford Kimathi from the Raoul Wallenberg Institute, Mr Chidiebere Nwabueze from the West African Bar Association, and Mrs Rabi A. Anwar from the National Human Rights Commission of Nigeria.
Barrister Gaye Sowe, Registrar in charge of Appeals and Enforcement of Judgments at the ECOWAS Court and Dr Chris Nyinevi, Executive Assistant to the President of the ECOWAS Court will be making presentations at the Seminar.
The seminar which takes place from 7 – 8 December 2023 is bringing together key stakeholders particularly from the ECOWAS Court of Justice, the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights and civil society organisations including human rights NGOs and bar associations.
The theme for this year’s seminar is Advancing Human Rights Through Effective Implementation of Decisions of Regional Courts – Amplifying Voices of Key Stakeholders.
ECOWAS COURT PARTNERS STAKEHOLDERS FOR EFFECTIVE IMPLEMENTATION OF ITS DECISIONS
Troops Arrest Suspected Military Impostor in Katsina
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of 17 Brigade have arrested a suspected military impostor during a fighting patrol in Malumfashi Local Government Area.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspect was apprehended at about 1:30 p.m. on July 4 by troops deployed at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Malumfashi while conducting routine patrols within Malumfashi town.
According to the sources, the suspect was intercepted while wearing a woodland camouflage three-quarter short, raising suspicion among the troops.
A search conducted on the suspect led to the recovery of a fake Nigerian Army identity card, four Automated Teller Machine (ATM) cards, one woodland camouflage three-quarter short, a wristwatch and the sum of ₦17,000.
The suspect and the recovered exhibits are currently in military custody pending further investigation.
Military sources said the arrest forms part of ongoing efforts to curb impersonation of security personnel and other criminal activities within the area.
Troops Arrest Suspected Military Impostor in Katsina
Troops Recover 50 Rustled Cattle, Repel Suspected Rustlers in Kaduna
By Zagazola Makama
Troops deployed at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Kankomi have recovered 50 rustled cattle after repelling suspected cattle rustlers during an ambush operation in Chikun Local Government Area.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the troops responded to a distress call at about 9:55 a.m. on July 4 over the activities of suspected rustlers at Ungwan Gontu community.
According to the sources, the troops swiftly laid an ambush and made contact with the fleeing suspects, forcing them to abandon the stolen livestock and escape into the surrounding area.
During the operation, the troops recovered 50 rustled cattle, which were subsequently identified and handed over to their rightful owner.
Military sources said efforts are ongoing to track down the fleeing suspects as security operations continue to combat cattle rustling and other criminal activities across Kaduna State.
Troops Recover 50 Rustled Cattle, Repel Suspected Rustlers in Kaduna
Troops Arrest Suspected Terrorist in Kogi, Suspect Confesses to Group Membership
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of 12 Brigade, in collaboration with Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) Hybrid Forces, have arrested a suspected terrorist during an operation in Lokoja Local Government Area.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the troops responded at about 1:00 p.m. on July 4 to reports of a confrontation between local residents and a suspected terrorist at a Ruga settlement behind Obajana community.
According to the sources, the troops swiftly intervened and arrested one suspect at the scene.
During preliminary interrogation, the suspect reportedly confessed to being a member of a terrorist group led by an individual identified as Haruna, which allegedly operates within the Okene general area.
The suspect is currently in military custody and is undergoing further investigation to establish the extent of his involvement and identify other members of the group.
Military sources said the arrest forms part of ongoing security operations aimed at dismantling terrorist and criminal networks across Kogi State.
Troops Arrest Suspected Terrorist in Kogi, Suspect Confesses to Group Membership
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