From Mustapha Adamu, Kano
Kano state Governor, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf has tasked law enforcement agencies in the state to ensure full protection and respect to fundamental human rights while carrying out administration of criminal justice in the state.
Governor Yusuf spoke through the Director-General, Special Services, Government House, AVM Ibrahim Umar, during the second edition of a one-day training workshop organized by Kano state Police Command, in collaboration with the state branch of the Magistrate Association of Nigeria (MAN).
He urged police officers and other security agents participating in the capacity building workshop to get themselves acquainted with nitty gritty of the Administration of the Criminal Justice System Law (ACJL).
According to him, the second edition of the training workshop marked a significant step forward in enhancing the capabilities and expertise of law enforcement agencies to carry out their duties effectively and in accordance with the laws governing criminal justice in Kano State.
He further stated that the gathering signified a significant milestone in the commitment of the Kano State Government towards the effective administration of justice in the state.
Governor Yusuf maintained that the ACJL remained a vital piece of legislation that seeks to streamline and modernize the criminal justice system, adding that, “it puts a strong emphasis on the protection of the rights of both the accused and the victims, ensuring that justice is served in a timely and fair manner.”
He said the workshop came at a crucial time, “when our society faces evolving challenges that demand a proactive and systematic approach to the administration of justice. The ACJL is a crucial aspect that provides us with a legal framework to address these challenges for effective administration of justice in Kano State, and it is imperative for all stakeholders involved in the criminal justice process, including law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, defense attorneys and judges to be well-versed in the provisions and implementation of the ACJI.”
He, however, implored the participants to take advantage of the invaluable opportunity the workshop provided to expand their horizons, gain new perspectives, and seek answers to the challenges they face in their respective roles.
Governor Yusuf, however, expressed his heartfelt appreciation to the Commissioner of Police, Kano State Police Command, Mr. Mohammed Usaini Gumel, for spearheading the capacity building workshop.
In his keynote address, the Commissioner of Police, Mr. Mohammed Usaini Gumel also agreed that the protection of human rights remained sacrosanct to law enforcement.
