(From left): Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad, receiving the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Usman Alkali Baba, along with members of the Force Management Team, in his office at the Supreme Court, in Abuja, Wednesday
IG seeks CJN’s assistance in producing more SANs in Nigeria police
Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Usman Alkali Baba has sought the assistance of the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) in accrediting the Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil, in Kano State to enable its graduates proceed for further studies at the Nigerian Law School.
(From left): Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad, receiving the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Usman Alkali Baba, along with members of the Force Management Team, in his office at the Supreme Court, in Abuja, Wednesday
According to the IG Baba, the move will ensure that the Nigeria Police are equipped with ’more lawyers within its pool to strengthen its prosecutorial duties and hopefully produce more Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SAN) in the future.’
The Police chief disclosed this when he paid a courtesy visit to the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad, in his office at the Supreme Court, in Abuja, along with members of the Force Management Team, Wednesday.
A statement by the Deputy Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, explained that the IG’s visit was aimed at solidifying the synergy between the Police and the Judiciary ‘as key players in the Criminal Justice System of the nation with a view to ensuring a smooth and efficient dispensation of justice.’
IGP Baba further emphasized the inclination of his administration to upholding the sanctity of the Criminal Justice System and rule of law which is vital to professionalism and citizen-based policing.
Responding, Chief Justice Tanko appreciated the visit which was the first of its kind ever by a sitting IGP.
“The CJN equally commended the IGP for his thoughtfulness and expressed readiness to continually partner with the Nigeria Police Force for seamless justice administration.”
