The Nigeria Police Force under the leadership of the 22nd indigenous Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has successfully prosecuted a total number of twenty-nine thousand, and fifty-two (29,052) criminal cases across the country in the last one year.
This was disclosed on the official ” X” account of the Police Force Public Relations Officer ( FPRO) on Tuesday 26 March 2024.
The remarkable accomplishment stems from the unwavering dedication and hard work displayed by investigative officers, in collaboration with legal teams across Commands and Formations nationwide, leading to the successful resolution of numerous cases, all in the relentless pursuit of accountability and upholding the rule of law..
Remarkably, of the 29,052 cases prosecuted, seventeen thousand, six hundred and seventy-six (17,676) have been conclusively dispensed with while a total number of eleven thousand, three hundred and seventy-six (11,376) cases are still undergoing trial, with a total of fifty-one (51) cases currently under appeal at the respective appellate courts.
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Moreover, out of the dispensed cases, an impressive sixteen thousand, two hundred (16,200) cases have led to the conviction of suspects who have been handed various forms of punishments for their criminal acts, a stark reminder to all criminals that they have no hiding place in our societies.
They are hereby warned to desist from their criminal acts as the long and vicious arm of the law will eventually bring them to justice. Additionally, 1,476 individuals have been discharged at the discretion of the jury. However, some of these discharged cases have been appealed by the Police for justice to prevail.
The Inspector General of Police commended the dedication and professionalism of field and supervisory officers as well as legal teams, whose tireless efforts have led to these notable achievements.
He expressed gratitude to the judiciary, legal practitioners, and all stakeholders for their invaluable support and collaboration in the pursuit of justice. The Inspector General reiterated the Nigeria Police’s commitment to upholding the principles of justice and effectively fulfilling its role. its due role in the criminal justice system.