Chief Judge of Kogi State, Justice Nasiru Ajanah, has released
no fewer than five awaiting-trial inmates.
Those freed include a female inmate.
Two others were granted bail after critical review of their case
files .
Justice Ajanah gave the order while reviewing 60 case files of
the inmates during prison decongestion visits to Ankpa and Dekina
Federal Prisons.
The Chief Judge also warned judicial officers to always ensure
that elements of the offences allegedly committed by the suspects
are contained in the First Information Report.
He explained that such mistakes will continue to impact
negatively on awaiting-trial inmates as their cases may not see the
light of the day.
The freed female inmate, Ameh Happy, who was standing trial for
criminal conspiracy and armed robbery got reprieve when advise from
the Director of Public Prosecution DPP absolved her of any
complicity in the alleged offence.
Ajanah stated that the continued incarceration of the accused
person is unconstitutional, more so that DPP had advised that she
has no link with the alleged case.
Others were Mikailu Alidu, Arome Abah, Aminu Danjuma and
Ogbodada Wada.
Justice Ajanah also warned Judges, Magistrates and Area Courts
Judges that no criminal cases should be adjourned beyond two
weeks.
He noted if prosecution is not forthcoming after two weeks, the
judges have the power to deliver ruling immediately.
At Ankpa Federal Prison, a total of 35 case files of awaiting
trial inmates were reviewed.
Three inmates gained freedom, while two others were granted bail
with the sum of N60,000.
While in Dekina Medium Prison, a total of 25 case files of the
awaiting trials were reviewed by the Chief Justice. Two inmates
regained freedom.
Chief Judge of Kogi State, Justice Nasiru Ajanah, has released
no fewer than five awaiting-trial inmates.
Those freed include a female inmate.
Two others were granted bail after critical review of their case
files .
Justice Ajanah gave the order while reviewing 60 case files of
the inmates during prison decongestion visits to Ankpa and Dekina
Federal Prisons.
The Chief Judge also warned judicial officers to always ensure
that elements of the offences allegedly committed by the suspects
are contained in the First Information Report.
He explained that such mistakes will continue to impact
negatively on awaiting-trial inmates as their cases may not see the
light of the day.
The freed female inmate, Ameh Happy, who was standing trial for
criminal conspiracy and armed robbery got reprieve when advise from
the Director of Public Prosecution DPP absolved her of any
complicity in the alleged offence.
Ajanah stated that the continued incarceration of the accused
person is unconstitutional, more so that DPP had advised that she
has no link with the alleged case.
Others were Mikailu Alidu, Arome Abah, Aminu Danjuma and
Ogbodada Wada.
Justice Ajanah also warned Judges, Magistrates and Area Courts
Judges that no criminal cases should be adjourned beyond two
weeks.
He noted if prosecution is not forthcoming after two weeks, the
judges have the power to deliver ruling immediately.
At Ankpa Federal Prison, a total of 35 case files of awaiting
trial inmates were reviewed.
Three inmates gained freedom, while two others were granted bail
with the sum of N60,000.
While in Dekina Medium Prison, a total of 25 case files of the
awaiting trials were reviewed by the Chief Justice. Two inmates
regained freedom.