Judiciary committed to fighting crimes, lawlessness, Kwara CJ vows

The Chief Judge of Kwara State, Justice Abiodun Adebara has re-affirmed the commitment of the judiciary to fight crimes and other forms of lawlessness capable of threatening the peace and stability of the state.

He said this during the opening of two Magistrate courts in Arandun and Odo Owa parts of the state, warning that the state would never be a haven for criminals.

The CJ maintained that the judiciary is determined to mobilise all forces to achieve this, including the re-positioning of the sector through the opening of new courts as well as re-equipping those already in existence.

At Arandun, the CJ accompanied by the Chief Registrar of the State High Court, Mrs Ibijoke Olabisi Olawoyin and her deputy, was received by the community’s paramount ruler, Oba Ibikunle Adekanye, his chiefs, the executive members of Arandun Descendant Union (ADU) and other members of the community who turned out for the event.

Justice Adebara used the occasion to give kudos to the state Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for continuously supporting and strengthening the capacity of the state judiciary to perform its duties in the state.

The Chief Judge described the event as a significant milestone on their quest for justice and the rule of law.

“The commissioning of the Magistrate court in Arandun town is a testament to our commitment to providing accessible and efficient justice for all. As we gathered to witness this momentous occasion, I am reminded of the vital role that our judiciary plays in upholding the principles of justice, fairness and equality.

“The court represents a beacon of hope for those seeking justice and a symbol of our unwavering commitment to the rule of law,” he said.

He expressed delight that expanding the frontier of the judiciary by the opening of the new courts would further curb the menace of resorting to self-help by aggrieved persons.

A frontline member of ADU who the chief judge acknowledged for playing a leading role in locating the court in the town, Chief Teju Oguntoye, who is a lawyer, noted that the existence of the court in the town was capable of deterring people from committing crimes.

He added that this would engender peace, law and order in the community and its environment.

Dean, Faculty of Law, Federal University Oye Ekiti, Prof Femi Abifarin, who represented ADU national president, Prince Olaniyi Adeniyi, said the court was suitable for the community.

This, he said, is because of its capacity to handle both criminal and customary matters.

He echoes the view that its presence could serve as deterrence to the commission of crimes.

He charged the government to establish the State Judicial Institute as done by Rivers State, which he pleaded should be in Arandun, for the training of its judicial officers.