The Minister of Justice and Lawyer Normal of the Federation (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi, has stated the interagency collaborations in investigation and prosecution have resulted within the conviction of 160 suspects for legal offences, 87 convictions in terrorism circumstances, and three convictions for excessive terrorism circumstances.
Mr Fagbemi acknowledged this on Friday in Abuja throughout a Ministerial Sectorial Evaluation press convention held to mark President Bola Tinubu’s one 12 months in workplace.
“Along side related safety and regulation enforcement companies, we now have developed a framework for joint investigation and collaboration… leading to 160 convictions for legal offences, 87 convictions in terrorism circumstances, and three excessive terrorism circumstances,” he acknowledged.
The minister added that this method has facilitated interagency collaboration in prosecuting maritime circumstances and the collaboration of private and non-private sectors in cyber safety safety and cybercrime prosecution.
He stated the ministry has resumed terrorism trials in partnership with the Authorized Assist Council, Human Rights Fee, and different stakeholders.
Mr Fagbemi acknowledged that the Federal Government Council (FEC) has endorsed the Nationwide Anti-corruption Technique, contributing to enhanced transparency and freedom of knowledge.
Repatriation of looted funds
The minister expressed pleasure over the repatriation of looted funds from the Bailiwick of Jersey to the Federal Republic of Nigeria, amounting to 2 million British Pound (£2,125,994), for use for the development of the Kano-Abuja Street undertaking.
Moreover, he disclosed that the federal authorities obtained $50 million United States from Glencore Worldwide AG as a penalty and compensation payment arising from proceeds of crime.
Mr Fagbemi outlined that the Federal Contracts Administration System (FCAS) vetted 485 contracts and public-private partnerships to eradicate corruption.
He defined that the Nationwide Coverage on Arbitration has resolved financial disputes and promoted arbitration.
Judicial reforms
On judicial reforms, Mr Fagbemi highlighted President Bola Tinubu’s resolution to extend the retirement age of judges from 65 to 70 years to leverage their accrued expertise.
He stated that the president additionally ensured that the Supreme Court docket has 21 justices as enshrined within the Structure.
Moreover, he defined that the proposed improve in judges’ salaries is supposed to allow them to deal with adjudicating circumstances filed earlier than them.
The minister additionally praised the achievements of the parastatals beneath the ministry, which he stated have gained circumstances, initiated infrastructural growth, and improved the justice system total.
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