The Chief Judge of Delta State, Justice Theresa Diai, has reviewed 215 cases of inmates in Kwale Correctional Centre.
Justice Diai made this known on Tuesday during her visit to the correctional facility in Kwale, Ndokwa West Local Government Area of the state.
She said: “While reviewing cases, a total of 244 cases were listed but due to the conclusion of some of the cases of the inmates or their release on bail, only 215 cases of inmates were actually reviewed.
“Out of the 215 warrants reviewed, no inmates were released, and none was granted bail as their cases were ongoing before the various courts.”
Diai commended all stakeholders for their efforts, particularly the office of the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP), stating that without the input of the DPP’s office, the trial of the cases would not have moved so swiftly at the courts.
In his remarks, the state Solicitor-General and Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Justice, Mr. Omamuzo Erebe applauded the painstaking and diligent manner in which the Chief Judge reviewed the individual inmate’s cases.
Erebe also advised youths to abstain from crime for their own good and avoid actions that may lead them to be inmates of a correctional centre.
“I was also impressed with the staff of the Ministry of Justice for their diligence in ensuring that witnesses were brought to Court to give evidence.
“Most of the cases have gotten to the judgement stage, it was an indication that the Administration of Criminal Justice Law 2022 is working in the State” he said.
The Solicitor-General also commended stakeholders in the Administration of Criminal Justice for their commitment to ensuring the success of the exercise.
