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Kano Ministry of Justice treats over 2000 cases in 2024
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Kano State Ministry of Justice has handled over 2000 criminal and civil cases at higher courts, magistrates, and Sharia courts in 2024.
KANO FOCUS reports that the Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice, Barrister Haruna Isa Dederi, revealed this shortly after receiving a comprehensive annual report of the Ministry’s performance in 2024.
This was contained in a statement issued by the Public Relations Officer of the ministry Aminu Bello Sani on Thursday.
According to Dederi this impressive feat demonstrates the ministry’s unwavering commitment to upholding justice and maintaining law and order in the state.
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 said.
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.
The commissioner added that the ministry has also facilitated plea bargain in rape cases, where 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.
According to him 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.
He therefore charged the newly recruited counsels to provide quality services, ultimately promoting justice and upholding the rule of law.
He hinted that the ministry will soon organise capacity building to prepare them for the task ahead.
The statement concludes that “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.”
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, on Tuesday received a delegation from the Association of Kano Business Community at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, during a thank-you visit to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
KANO FOCUS reports that the delegation expressed appreciation to the Federal Government for its support to traders and other victims affected by the recent fire incident that razed several sections of the popular Singer Market in Kano.
Speaking during the meeting, the Vice President reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to collaborating with the Kano State Government and relevant agencies to prevent a recurrence of fire outbreaks in markets across the state.
He assured the delegation that President Tinubu has the interests of Kano people at heart, noting that the N5 billion approved as immediate relief for victims was based on the findings of a preliminary assessment of the damage caused by the inferno.
Shettima reiterated that the Federal Government would continue to support efforts aimed at restoring commercial activities and strengthening safety measures in markets to protect lives and property.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The Kano State Government has inaugurated a 23-member committee to oversee the transparent and equitable distribution of financial assistance and relief materials to victims of the recent Singer Market fire disaster.
KANO FOCUS reports that the inauguration was carried out on behalf of the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Faruq Ibrahim, who chairs the committee. The event was presided over by the state Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Abdulkarim Kabiru Maude.
According to the Attorney-General, the committee comprises representatives from key government agencies, security services, the Kano Emirate Council, religious leaders, and affected traders.
He said the panel’s mandate includes assessing the extent of losses, verifying genuine victims, ensuring timely distribution of support, and recommending measures to prevent future fire incidents.
The intervention follows support approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as well as contributions from the APC Governors Forum. It also comes in addition to earlier assistance provided by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and the Deputy Senate President, Barau I. Jibrin.
The state government reaffirmed its commitment to supporting victims of the disaster and restoring commercial activities at Singer Market.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The Kano State Government has announced Saturday, March 1, 2026, as the commencement date for the Eid-el-Fitr break for all public and private primary and post-primary schools in the state.
KANO FOCUS reports that the announcement, contained in the approved 2025/2026 academic calendar, applies to both day and boarding schools across the state.
According to a statement issued by the Director of Public Enlightenment, Musbahu Aminu Yakasai, parents and guardians of pupils and students in boarding schools are expected to convey their wards home by the early hours of Friday, February 28, 2026.
The statement further explained that boarding school students are to resume on Sunday, March 22, 2026, while day students are to resume on Monday, March 23, 2026.
It added that the second term will continue from Sunday, March 22, 2026, and end on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
The government directed all public and private schools in the state to comply strictly with the directive, warning that non-compliance would be treated as a breach of government instructions.
The Commissioner for Education, Ali Haruna Abubakar Makoda, urged parents and guardians to ensure full compliance with the approved resumption dates.
He appreciated parents and residents of the state for their continued cooperation and support to the ministry, and wished pupils and students a successful completion of the Ramadan fast and hitch-free Sallah celebrations.
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