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TRAINING: We’re Committed To Efficient Administration Of Criminal Justice – CLEEN FOUNDATION

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8 months ago

September 12, 2023

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In an effort to ensuring a fair, just, effective, and efficient criminal justice system, a nongovernmental organisation known as CLEEN FOUNDATION has embarked on training stakeholders in the administration of criminal justice in Edo State.

The two days Step-down Training for stakeholders drawn from Nigeria Police Force; Nigerian Correctional Service; Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps; Legal Aid Council of Nigeria, etc, was aimed at promoting efficiency in the administration of criminal justice in Edo State.

In his welcome remarks, Executive Director, CLEEN FOUNDATION, Mr Gad Peter, said in order to ensure the wheel of justice turn smoothly, it’s paramount those who are entrusted with upholding the law and administering justice are equipped with the latest tools, knowledge and insights, hence the training.

Mr Peter, whose opening remarks was read by Mrs. Blessing Abiri, Program Advisor, CLEEN FOUNDATION, noted that in an era where the boundaries of justice are constantly evolving, the training serves as “a compass guiding us towards a future where fairness, transparency and rehabilitation stand as pillars of our collective efforts.”

He added that the training marks a “pivotal moment in our ongoing pursuit of a fair, just , and effective criminal justice system.”

The Executive Director who charged the stakeholders that “as criminal justice actors, each one of you holds a unique role that extends far beyond mere legalities and procedures,” further charged: “You are the guardian of rights, the stewards of due process, and the voices for those who often stand voiceless.”

He, therefore, expressed optimism that the knowledge acquired and the skills honed by stakeholders in the administration of criminal justice will “undoubtedly ripple through courtrooms, correctional facilities, and law enforcement agencies, shaping the very essence of our criminal justice system.”

Meanwhile, CLEEN FOUNDATION’s
performance evaluation of Administration of Criminal Justice Law (ACJL) by stakeholders indicates that though stakeholders in criminal justice system have started utilising the ACJL as domesticated in Edo State, much needed to be done in the state.

Feedback from CLEEN FOUNDATION court monitors on the use of the ACJL in Edo State shows that the court appears top of the chart on the use of the ACJL in the state while the Nigerian Correctional Service formerly known as Nigera Prisons comes at the bottom of the chart.

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JUST IN: Another Rivers Commissioner Resigns, Cites Toxicity In Fubara’s Cabinet

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12 mins ago

May 15, 2024

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The Rivers State Commissioner for Housing, Gift Worlu, has tendered his resignation from Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s administration.

His resignation was contained in a letter dated May 15 and directed to the governor, through the office of the secretary to the state government, Tammy Danagogo.

Worlu is the second commissioner to resign from the state cabinet today.

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JUST IN: Rivers Commissioner Mmom Resigns, Cites Toxicity In Fubara’s Cabinet

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25 mins ago

May 15, 2024

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The Rivers State Commissioner for Education, Professor Chinedu Mmon, has resigned from the cabinet of Governor Siminalayi Fubara.

Mmon, a loyalist of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, is the third reappointed Commissioner to tender his resignation.

Before Mmom, the former Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Professor Zacchaeus Adangor, and former Commissioner for Finance, Isaac Kamalu, resigned their appointments a few weeks ago.

Both Adangor and Kamalu resigned after Fubara directed that they should be redeployed to the Ministry of Special Duties (Governor’s Office) and Ministry for Employment Generation and Empowerment, respectively.

The former Commissioner of Education, in a letter dated May 25, 2024, and addressed to the governor through the Secretary to the State Government said he was resigning because his current workspace had become toxic.

A copy of Prof Chinedu’s resignation letter.
The letter reads in part, “I write to formally tender my resignation as a member of the Rivers State Executive Council as the Honourable Commissioner for Education with effect from today, May 15, 2024.

“It is a truism that a calm and friendly environment would stimulate efficient service delivery and enhanced productivity. It is, however, unfortunate to note that my current workspace has become toxic and no longer guarantees a favorable environment to enable me to realize my set targets for the education sector in the state.

“There is a loss of trust, animosity, and sharp division among colleagues in the same cabinet, which is unhealthy and very unfortunate.

“I want to thank Your Excellency for the opportunity to serve in your cabinet and wish you well in your administration.”

The commission, however, pleaded to his supporters and well-wishers to accept his decision to resign from the governor’s cabinet in good faith.

“My decision might not go down well with most of you, but it is best given the prevailing circumstances. Many thanks for your understanding,” he wrote on his Facebook.

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Man Sets Mosque, Worshippers Ablaze In Kano

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1 hour ago

May 15, 2024

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A 38-year-old man identified as Shafi’u Abubakar on Wednesday set ablaze a mosque while worshippers were praying in Gezawa area of Kano State.

Information gathered revealed that Abubakar locked up the mosque, splashed petrol, and set the mosque ablaze when the worshippers were performing the early morning prayers, Subhi prayers, in the mosque.

Confirming the development, the spokesperson of the Kano State Police Command, SP Abdullahi Haruna, said it has arrested the principal suspect behind the incident, adding that no death has been recorded so far.

SP Haruna explained that the suspect said he carried out the action to take vengeance on persons who cheated him during the sharing of inheritance.

He, however, said the scene of the incident has been cordoned off, and twenty-four (24) victims, including 20 male adults and 4 male children, were removed and rushed to Murtala Mohammed Specialist Hospital Kano, where they are currently receiving treatment.

According to him, “Today, 15/05/2024 at about 0520hrs, reports were received that, there was an explosion at a mosque in Gadan Village, Gezawa LGA, Kano State, during “Subhi Prayer,” and that some people got injured.

“On receipt of the report, the Commissioner of Police, Kano State Command, CP Mohammed Usaini Gumel, immediately deployed the command’s combined teams consisting of experts in Explosive Ordnance Disposal Chemical Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (EOD-CBRN) led by CSP Haruna Isma’il and other Crime-Scene Policemen led by Divisional Police Officer (DPO), Gezawa Division, CSP Haruna Iliya.

“The scene was cordoned off, and twenty-four (24) victims, including 20 Male Adults and 4 Male Children were removed and rushed to Murtala Mohammed Specialist Hospital Kano, where they are currently receiving treatment.

“Forensic analysis at this preliminary stage revealed a suspected petrol explosion, of which full investigation ongoing.

“The principal suspect have been identified and arrested; he is Shafi’u Abubakar, aged 38, who said his action was purely in hostility following prolong family disagreement over sharing of inheritance, of which those that he alleged to have cheated on him were in the mosque at that moment, and he did that for his voice to be heard.

“While the suspect is currently in police custody, detail investigation is ongoing and will be made public in due course,” SP Haruna stated.