- He assured swift legal action once the abductors are apprehended
The Kaduna State Government, through the State Attorney-General and Commissioner of Justice, Sule Shu’aibu, pledged to prosecute the perpetrators responsible for abducting over 200 school children in Kuriga community last week.
Shu’aibu emphasized this commitment during the inaugural and mentoring session for female lawyers in the state, assuring swift legal action once the abductors are apprehended.
“It is not for those in the justice system to commence prosecution where people who are considered to have committed an offence,” explained, adding.
“But I assure you that when investigations are concluded and case diaries are sent for advice, prosecution will always follow suit.”
While reiterated the government’s commitment towards improving the living standard of women and children across the state, the commissioner said the government had introduced measures aimed at addressing the plight of women and children.
Some of these measures according to him include quick dispensation of justice on cases affecting women, as well as the domestication of child rights act.
The state lead of the NBA women forum, Dr. Hadiza Ali, said the aim of the programme was to sensitise women on the basic rudiments of the legal profession, as well as to mentor them on the need to be self-reliant.
Mrs Ali, however, called on the state to fund the judiciary to enable it dispense justice promptly.
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