The Kano State Ministry of Justice has achieved a remarkable milestone, handling over 2000 criminal and civil cases at higher courts, magistrates, and Sharia courts in the year 2024; this impressive feat demonstrates the ministry’s unwavering commitment to upholding justice and maintaining law and order in the state.
The Attorney General/Commissioner of Justice, Barrister Haruna Isa Dederi, revealed this shortly after receiving a comprehensive annual report of the Ministry’s performance in 2024, a testament to the hard work and dedication of the State’s Legal Counsel.
Barrister Dederi revealed that the Ministry made significant strides and concluded 352 cases in Public Prosecution and Civil Litigation departments, including 103 robbery cases, 92 homicide cases, 117 rape cases, 24 unnatural cases, and 36 civil litigation cases, among others.
He added that the Ministry facilitated the drafting of 69 agreements and 59 MOUs for the development of state and local government councils. Also, in a legislative development, the Ministry drafted and amended a total of 118 bills in 2024. This remarkable achievement aimed to enhance service delivery and promote prudence across various Ministry departments and agencies to create a more efficient and effective governance framework.
He affirmed that the Ministry had successfully mediated and secured recoveries for complainants in 70 cases, encompassing a range of issues including marital affairs, business disputes, community and inheritance matters. It also facilitated free bargains in cases involving rape, where the parties involved and their guardians agreed to settle out of court.
The Attorney General commended the Kano State Government, led by Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, for approving the recruitment of 70 additional Legal Counsel to enhance service delivery in the justice sector. This significant boost to the Ministry’s workforce is expected to improve the administration of justice, ensuring that cases are handled more efficiently and effectively.
The Commissioner charged the newly recruited Legal Counsel to provide quality legal services, ultimately promoting justice and upholding the rule of law. The ministry will soon organize capacity building for their benefit.
As the year comes to a close, the Kano State Ministry of Justice’s impressive conviction rate serves as a beacon of hope for the people of Kano State and a testament to the ministry’s commitment to upholding justice and promoting the rule of law.
