By Najib Lawan Dambazau
The Kano State Ministry of Justice has intensified efforts to strengthen the criminal justice system through enhanced collaboration with the Kano State Police Command.
The Director of Public Prosecutions, Abdullahi Ibrahim Muhammad, led a delegation from the ministry on a strategic working visit to the Police Command Headquarters in Bompai on Monday.
The visit was carried out on the directive of the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Kano State, Abdulkarim Kabiru Maude (SAN), as part of ongoing efforts to improve synergy between the ministry and law enforcement agencies in the state.
During the meeting, both institutions discussed issues relating to criminal investigations, prosecution of cases, case file management, evidence handling, speedy dispensation of justice, and compliance with the Administration of Criminal Justice Law (ACJL), Kano State, 2019.
The deliberations also focused on professionalism, accountability, operational efficiency, and improved coordination among justice sector stakeholders to enhance justice delivery and boost public confidence in the system.
Maude commended the leadership of the Kano State Police Command for what he described as a productive engagement aimed at advancing justice administration in the state.
He reaffirmed the ministry’s commitment to reforms, institutional cooperation, and strategic partnerships that would strengthen the criminal justice framework and ensure the protection of lives, rights, and the rule of law.
The attorney general further stated that the administration of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf remained committed to building an efficient, transparent, and people-oriented justice system capable of addressing contemporary security and legal challenges.
