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Gombe Chief Judge Frees 185 Prison Inmates

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Justice Halima Mohammed, chief judge of Gombe state, presided over the state’s Criminal Justice and Inquiry Committee, which recently granted permission for the release of 185 prisoners held at various correctional facilities around the state.

In order to reduce jail overcrowding and protect the wellbeing of the prisoners, this decision was made.

Justice Mohammed visited the Billiri Correctional Centre and praised the committee’s hard work in releasing only eligible prisoners.

Additionally, she praised the committee members for their steadfast support and dedication in carrying out this program well.

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There was a wide variety of cases represented among the released detainees from the Gombe Correctional Centre: 75 were given bail, 61 were released unconditionally, and 10 were liberated for outstanding behavior.

Also at the Billiri Correctional Centre, six offenders were granted bail, twenty-six were freed without conditions, and seven were released due to their excellent conduct while inside.

All of the state’s magistrates, Justice Mohammed said, should carefully consider each case before rendering a verdict, and he highlighted the need of maintaining justice.

According to some sources, the federal government had already designated all 256 of its correctional facilities as “red zones” whose sacredness must not be infringed with in any way before the statewide hunger strike began.

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According to Naija News, the warning was issued last Tuesday in a statement posted in Abuja by Hailey Nababa, who is the Controller General of Corrections.

“The Nigerian Correctional Service wishes to inform the public that the Custodial Centres have been designated as red zones. Any person or group of persons who have no business whatsoever should steer clear,” Nababa said in a statement released through the service spokesman, Abubakar Danlami Umar. The statement was made in light of the purported national protest scheduled to take place on August 1, 2024.

Additionally, the Service would like to remind the public that both custodial and non-custodial centers are vital national assets that contribute to both public safety and national security.

If you assault or tamper with them, law and order will collapse, and society’s security will be far worse.

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The Security Service has issued a public service announcement urging the general public to work with them to secure correctional facilities. In order to prevent the desecration of any penal facility, sufficient security measures have been implemented.

Extra security has been implemented in and around custodial facilities nationwide by activating the Ministry of Interior Joint Taskforce (MOIJTF).

Haliru Nababa FICMC, MFR, mni, Controller General of Corrections, expresses gratitude for the public’s ongoing support in maintaining order within and surrounding correctional facilities across the country. Public members are also asked to report any suspicious activity to the following email addresses: [email protected], www.corrections.gov.ng, or by calling 09060004598 or 08075050006.

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Shettima becomes 1st VP to lead Nigeria’s delegation to UN Assembly in 25 yrs

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has decided not to attend the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session in New York this year.

The president has thus directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to lead Nigeria’s delegation.

President Tinubu, who returned to the country last Sunday after his trip to China and the United Kingdom, according to a statement yesterday by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, wants to focus on domestic issues and address some of the country’s challenges, especially after the recent devastating flooding.

“At UNGA 79, Vice President Shettima will deliver Nigeria’s national statement to the General Assembly, attend important sideline events, and hold bilateral meetings.”

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“The high-level General Debate, with the theme ‘Leaving no one behind: Acting together for the advancement of peace, sustainable development and human dignity for present and future generations,’ will run from Tuesday, September 24, through Saturday, September 28, 2024,” the statement added.

Since return to democratic governance in 199, Shettima will be the first Vice President to Nigeria’s delegation to UNGA.

Only Goodluck Jonathan represented Nigeria as Acting president in September 2010 at the 65th UNGA, while late President Umaru Musa Yar’adua was away in Saudi Arabia due to his ill health.

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Plateau Assembly approves N5.8bn for LG election

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The Plateau State House of Assembly, on Thursday, approved N5.8bn for the conduct of the local government election in the state slated for October 9, 2024.

The approval by the House followed a communication from Governor Caleb Mutfwang, which was read at plenary by the Assembly Speaker, Gabriel Dewan.

The Speaker stated that the request was necessary as there was no budgetary allocation for the LG elections in the 2024 budget.

A member of the State Assembly, who declined to be named because he was not authorised to speak for the Assembly, confirmed the development to The PUNCH in Jos on Thursday.

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The lawmaker said, “Governor Mutfwang, at Tuesday’s plenary, sought the House’s approval for N5.7bn as the 2024 supplementary, which was increased after upward review by the legislators.”

He continued, “The House leader, Joseph Bukar, presented the bill during our plenary. While soliciting the support of members for speedy passage, he said PLASIEC was running out of time in preparation for the election.”

“In their individual contributions, Hon. Kalamu Dal suggested a downward review of the budget size, while Hon. Daniel Nanbol urged for a critical review and deliberations. Afterwards, members approved a revised sum of N5.8bn, as opposed to the N5.7bn requested.”

The increase, as explained by Bukar, was due to an increase in security allocation for the election, from N2.7m to N4.2m. “So, that is what happened, and that is where we are at the moment regarding the forthcoming LG election,” the lawmaker concluded.

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Enugu, Kwara tighten security ahead of LG polls

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Security measures have been intensified in Enugu and Kwara states ahead of their Local Government elections scheduled for Saturday, September 21, 2024.

In Enugu State, the Police Command has pledged to ensure the safety of lives and properties during the elections.

However, the peace accord signing for the elections was marred by the absence of major parties like the Peoples Democratic Party, All Progressives Congress, and Labour Party.

Only representatives from the All Progressives Grand Alliance and Accord attended but chose not to sign the accord, citing the lack of participation from the leading parties.

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Enugu State Commissioner of Police, Kanayo Uzuegbu, said all wards and flashpoints had been identified, and security personnel would be on high alert to prevent any disruptions.

The Chairman of the Enugu State Independent Electoral Commission, Prof. Chris Ngwu, said the commission was fully prepared for the elections with the support of the state government in procuring necessary materials.

In Kwara State, security agencies have been actively coordinating to ensure a smooth electoral process.

Over 3,000 personnel from the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps have been deployed across the state.

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The Kwara State Independent Electoral Commission has completed arrangements for a trouble-free election.

Kwara State Police Public Relations Officer, Toun Ejire-Adeyemi, reported that a strategic meeting with heads of various security agencies, including the Nigerian Army, Navy, Air Force, and others, had been held to ensure coordinated efforts for maintaining law and order.

The Commissioner of Police, Victor Olaiya, guaranteed maximum security for the election period.

The NSCDC Commandant, Dr. Umar Mohammed, announced the deployment of 3,000 personnel to various polling units and emphasised their role in preventing violence, ballot snatching, and other disruptions.

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Meanwhile, the Chairman of the Benue State Independent Electoral Commission, Telumun Tombowua, announced on Thursday that eight political parties will participate in the upcoming LG elections in the state, scheduled for October 5, 2024.

Addressing journalists in Makurdi, Tombowua said the election would be conducted fairly and transparently.

He emphasised that the law establishing the BSIEC does not permit the use of Bimodal Voter Accreditation Machines for this election.

Regarding the APC, Tombowua confirmed that the National Working Committee of the party had requested the commission to work with the seven-man caretaker committee appointed to oversee party affairs in the state.

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He noted that while 14 parties had initially shown interest, only eight completed the necessary processes and submitted their candidates.

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