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International IDEA, other development partners to hold National Justice Summit
International IDEA, other development partners to hold National Justice Summit
By: Michael Mike
The Federal Ministry of Justice, in partnership with the Nigerian Bar Association, International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International DEA) and other development partners, convened a National Justice Summit to foster dialogue and reimagine justice delivery in Nigeria.
The justice system in Nigeria has continued to play a crucial role in upholding the rule of law, ensuring accountability, and safeguarding citizens’ rights. Nigeria has made commendable progress to strengthen access to justice, but challenges that include trial delays, and prison congestion persist, with several, especially women, children and persons with disability not enjoying effective access to justice.
To address these issues and drive comprehensive reform was the reason for the convocation of the National Justice Summit, which is a gathering of key stakeholders in Nigeria’s justice system. The first summit held in 2017 and resulted in the adoption of Nigeria’s first National Policy on Justice (NPJ), a well thought out response to myriad problems that bedeviled Nigeria’s justice sector.
The NPJ 2017 offered a comprehensive framework for achieving equitable, fair and efficient administration of Justice. Its aim was to enhance access to justice for all, promote transparency, strengthen legal protections and ensure timely delivery of justice.
Five years later, the NPJ is now undergoing revision. Under the banner of the National Justice Summit 2024, Chief Judges, Attorneys-General, Solicitors-General from Nigeria’s 36 states will convene under the Chairmanship of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Olukayode Ariwoola, to adopt the revised National Policy on Justice 2024. The Summit, which will hold on April 24-25, 2024, will be declared open by the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and will have the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and members of the legal fraternity among others in attendance.
RoLAC II’s contributions to the National Policy on Justice aim to improve the legal framework for criminal justice delivery in Nigeria, move state interventions in the criminal justice sector towards resolving perennial trial delays and prison congestion in a sustainable manner, and access to justice for women, children, and persons with disabilities. Once adopted, the National Policy on Justice will be the roadmap that guides government, civil society and donor interventions for justice delivery in Nigeria.
International IDEA is the implementer of the Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption (RoLAC) Programme Phase II, which is funded by the European Union. The RoLAC II Programme aims to contribute to the consolidation of rule of law and anti-corruption reforms in Nigeria. With a focus on enhancing the performance, quality, and oversight of the criminal justice system and justice service delivery, the Programme promotes transparency, accountability, and effectiveness within the Nigerian justice sector. Building on the achievements of the previous RoLAC I Programme, RoLAC II aligns with the objectives of the EU – Federal Republic of Nigeria Multi-Annual Indicative Programme (MIP) 2022-2027. It aims to further consolidate the justice sector and anti-corruption reforms, reduce gender-based violence, and promote respect for human rights.
International IDEA, other development partners to hold National Justice Summit
Police Arrest Armed Robbery Suspects, Recover Stolen Vehicle in Abuja
By: Zagazola Makama
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested two armed robbery suspects and recovered a stolen Toyota Corolla, 2017 model, with registration number 01C 11 NS, snatched at gunpoint at Kabusa Junction, Apo.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the arrest followed a distress call received at about 10:15 p.m. from one Ayuba Wandai Usman of Plot 1980, Apo Resettlement, reporting that his sister’s vehicle had been taken by three armed men.
“Acting on the report, police operatives tracked the car to an uncompleted building along Oladipupo Diya Street, Durumi. Upon arrival, officers found two men vandalizing the vehicle. The suspects attempted to escape but were chased down and apprehended.
“A subsequent raid on the uncompleted building led to the arrest of ten males and three females, and the recovery of various machinery suspected to be used for criminal activities,”he said.
He said the stolen vehicle, which had already been tampered with by the criminals, was towed to the police station for further investigation.
Police sources confirmed that the suspects are currently providing useful information to aid ongoing investigations while assuring the public of continued efforts to curb criminal activities in the FCT.
Police Arrest Armed Robbery Suspects, Recover Stolen Vehicle in Abuja
Police Arrest Prime Suspect in Zuba Homicide Case, Accomplice at Large
By: Zagazola Makama
The Nigerian Police Force(NPF) FCT Command has arrested an 18-year-old suspect, Abba Abdulsalam, in connection with the murder of a 42-year-old man, Mohammed Abdulrahman, in Zuba.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident, which occurred on January 29, 2025, at around 11:00 p.m., was reported by Abdulmaleek Ohere of Madalla, Niger State, who informed Zuba Police Division that the victim had been stabbed to death near the NNPC Filling Station, Zuba, by unknown assailants.
Following an investigation, police operatives arrested Abdulsalam, who later confessed to the crime. He admitted that he and an accomplice, identified as Sadiq (surname unknown) of Kaduna Road, Niger State, stabbed the victim before robbing him of ₦113,000.
The police have launched a manhunt for the fleeing suspect, while efforts to recover the stolen money are ongoing.
Police Arrest Prime Suspect in Zuba Homicide Case, Accomplice at Large
Fire Razes Electronics Shop in Maiduguri’s Monday Market
By: Zagazola Makama
A fire outbreak at the Babban Layi area of Monday Market, Maiduguri, has destroyed an electronics home appliances shop belonging to Mohammed Abba Malam, the Chairman of the Electronics Sellers Association.
The incident, which occurred at about 8:00 p.m., on Monday prompted a swift response from police operatives and fire service personnel at the federal and state levels, who worked together to extinguish the fire and prevent looting in the area.
The cause of the fire and the estimated value of property lost are yet to be determined. However, authorities confirmed that no casualties were recorded.
Fire Razes Electronics Shop in Maiduguri’s Monday Market
Police Arrest Armed Robbery Suspects, Recover Stolen Vehicle in Abuja
Police Arrest Prime Suspect in Zuba Homicide Case, Accomplice at Large
Fire Razes Electronics Shop in Maiduguri’s Monday Market
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