Be Conversant with the newly gazetted administration of criminal justice laws in Zamfara ---- NSCDC Boss urges Corps members

Zamfara State Commandant of Nigeria security and civil defence corps Sani Mustapha

From Aliyu Buhari Gusau

The Zamfara state Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps Sani Mustapha has enjoined all officers and men of the Corps to get aquinted with the newly Gazetted State Administration of Criminal justice Laws 2024 to be able to function effectively and efficaciously in the prosecution of cases.

This was contained in a press released signed by the spokesperson of the command Ikor Oche SC issued to the truth newspapers in Gusau the state capital.

According to the press released, Commandant Sani Mustapha made the charge when the Director for Public Prosecution DPP in the state Ministry of Justice, Barr. Abdul Ahmad gave a breakdown of the new laws of the State and the Penal Code to the officers and men of the Corps in a one day seminar organised by the State Commandant.


Commandant Sani Mustapha said that, his goal is to ensure that the Corps in the State handles and prosecute cases perfectly in line with the State ACJL which now empowers the prosecution of all offenders in Magistrate courts.

The DPP, Bar Abdul Ahmed said that, with the Gazetting of this laws in the Month of February 2024, the hitherto law 7 of the 2002 which limits the powers of the Corps in the prosecution of some persons has been abolished.


He therefore urged the Corps to always do the needful in ensuring a smooth prosecution process as empowered by the 2003 Act and as amended in 2007of the Corps, in line with the new Penal Code laws and the Administration of Criminal justice laws of the State.


Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Permanent Secretaries' Forum Elects New Executives in Zamfara

Image
From Aliyu Buhari Gusau The Zamfara State Permanent Secretaries' Forum has Elected new Executives Committee to run the affairs of the Forum. In a Press Statement Signed by the Spokesperson of the Forum, Malan Bashir Salihu issued to the Journalists in Gusau the State Capital. According to the Statement, the Forum convened its regular meeting on Tuesday, 31st December, 2024, after a long break, The meeting marked a significant milestone with the election of a new Executive Committee (EXCO) to fill all vacant leadership positions in the Forum. Those Elected are  1. Yakubu Sani Haidara, mni – Chairman. 2. Dr. Barira Ibrahim Bagobiri – Vice Chairperson. 3. Garba Aliyu Gayari – Secretary. 4. Shehu Baraya Gusau – Treasurer. 5. Bashir Salihu – Public Relations Officer (PRO). 6. Yazid Attahiru – Auditor 7. Musa Garba Bukkuyum – Legal Adviser . “The election of the new leadership is seen as a strategic step to commence 2025 with renewed energy and commitment. The Forum aims to provide credi...
Read more

Zamfara NSCDC Hosts Acting Provost FCET Gusau

Image
From Aliyu Buhari Gusau The Zamfara State Commandant Nigeria Secuirity and Civil Defence Corps, Sani Mustapha has received the Ag. Provost Federal College of Education Technical (FCET) Gusau, Dr. (Mrs) Onazi B. Oluwatoyin and her management team. In a Press Statement signed by the Spokesperson of the Command ASCII Umar Mohammad M issued to the Journalists in Gusau. According to Spokesperson, Provost appreciated the efforts of NSCDC, Zamfara state command in providing adequate security to the college through the periods of studies and holidays, the presence of NSCDC personnel is well acknowledged.  “I wish to formally introduce the new hierarchy to the state command and solicit for continuous support as enjoyed by the past management of the college through the years” She said. “I am inviting your personnel to enrol in some of the extended courses we offer” she noted. “The Registrar, Mr. Muhammad Adamu Bungudu FCASI, FANC, elaborated further on some of these courses and stated "ther...
Read more

Insecurity: Zamfara hospitals surfer brain drain - Doctor call rescue

Image
From Ibrahim G Ahmad   The Zamfara State Healthcare System have currently meet with challenge of brain drain due to the heinous activities of bandits and other criminals in the state. Dr. Aminu Abdullahi of Federal Medical Center (FMC) Gusau made the revelation in a presentation tittle "Internal Brain drain Prons  and Cons in Security Challenge state,  The presentation was made at the Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference organised by the Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) FMC Gusau Chapter, held in Gusau. Abdullahi added that currently the Zamfara healthcare system was manage by 260 medical doctors, insignificant to the handle the health issues of about 5million  population in the state. “And impacts most of these doctors were in Gusau largely working with FMC Gusau” “In addition to security challenge, unfavorable working condition, poor salary, other personnel welfare, and environmental disaster” He said there is need for all hands to be on deck to re...
Read more