Kano State governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has admonished law enforcement agents to protect the fundamental human rights of Nigerians while enforcing law and order in the state.
He made the call yesterday through the director-general, special services, Government House, AVM Ibrahim Umar, during the second edition of a one-day training workshop organised by the state police command, in collaboration with the state branch of the Magistrate Association of Nigeria (MAN).
The governor urged police officers and other security agents participating in the capacity building workshop to get themselves acquainted with the nitty gritty of the Administration of the Criminal Justice System Law (ACJL).
He said, “The ACJL remains a vital piece of legislation that seeks to streamline and modernize the criminal justice system.
“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.”
“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, defence attorneys and judges to be well-versed in the provisions and implementation of the ACJI.”
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He noted that 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.
Governor Yusuf 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.
Also, the commissioner of police, Mohammed Usaini Gumel, said the second phase of the capacity building training will educate and sensitise the police officers and other security agencies who conduct investigation and prosecution before a court of law on how to use the new administration of criminal justice law effectively.
He agreed that the protection of human rights remained sacrosanct to law enforcement and noted that a thorough understanding of this law is crucial in ensuring that justice is not only served, but is also seen to be served.
