{"id":149312,"date":"2025-02-09T14:52:35","date_gmt":"2025-02-09T13:52:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/effective-policing-vital-for-criminal-justice-administration-kogi-chief-judge-mejebi"},"modified":"2025-02-15T22:42:01","modified_gmt":"2025-02-15T21:42:01","slug":"effective-policing-vital-for-criminal-justice-administration-kogi-chief-judge-mejebi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/effective-policing-vital-for-criminal-justice-administration-kogi-chief-judge-mejebi","title":{"rendered":"Effective policing vital for criminal justice administration \u2013 Kogi Chief Judge, Mejebi"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The Chief Judge of Kogi State, Justice Josiah Majebi, has called for improved policing that will impact positively on the criminal justice administration sector.<\/p>\n<p>Justice Majebi made the call weekend when the new Commissioner of Police in Kogi State Miller Dantawaye, paid a courtesy visit to his office at the Kogi State high Court in Lokoja.<\/p>\n<p>He made a case for well-equipped and trained police personnel to boost the justice system in Kogi State.<\/p>\n<p>Justice Majebi went further to emphasize the importance of the visit stating that any noticeable grey areas amongst agencies in the criminal administration sector would be sorted out.<\/p>\n<p>According to him \u201cIt is no longer acceptable for the judiciary to be bashed for poor prosecution of cases. The essence of the visit is that in the Administration of Criminal Justice in the state, we are all partners and we always appreciate our partners who are performing and we urge those who are not to tell us their reasons for failing so that we can address them collectively.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is because the judiciary is always blamed in matters after court pronouncements despite the judiciary having other critical stakeholders. It is the facts presented before the court that qualify the court to either say the suspect is acquitted or jailed.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBut once a suspect is freed by the court, the judge is accused of taking bribe not knowing that he was left with the skeleton of the matter after the flesh and blood have been sucked. But here in Kogi State, we have Judges with a high reputation who are ready to sacrifice their blood for justice\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Cautioning the Police on handling cases, especially trivial civil matters which shouldn\u2019t have been taken to court, he reminded the number one cop in the state that individuals and institutions are liable for violation of people\u2019s rights.<\/p>\n<p>He cited issues of wrongful and prolonged detentions, especially over matters that should be resolved through Alternative Dispute Resolution, ADR, though cautioned against its abuse.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs we always advice other stakeholders in the criminal justice administration through comments made by our Judges on false imprisonment, long period of detention of people, award of damages against individuals and institutions who contravene the law, police officers must be very careful and diligent in their duties\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Justice Majebi reminded the commissioner of the need for absolute compliance with the 1999 Constitution (as amended) while advocating that the Police be \u201cregularly lectured on the basic requirements of the constitution on crime, its prevention, management and prosecution of cases.<\/p>\n<p>Earlier in his remarks, the new Commissioner of Police, Miller Dantawaye, argued that when he assumed office he ordered the decongestion of Police cells around various formations in the state.<\/p>\n<p>He said the police would not succeed without the judiciary and demanded for \u201ca strong synergy to achieve goals together\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTo avoid over congestion in our cells, I have warned and directed already that, particularly in civil cases, I will have a problem with whoever populates my cells. The Inspector General of Police has warned against such civil cases and Kogi State Police Command must comply with the Inspector General of Police\u2019 directive\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Nigeria<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. The Chief Judge of Kogi State, Justice Josiah Majebi, has called for improved policing that will impact positively on the criminal justice administration sector. 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