{"id":111879,"date":"2024-05-13T20:54:05","date_gmt":"2024-05-13T19:54:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/?p=111879"},"modified":"2024-05-13T20:54:05","modified_gmt":"2024-05-13T19:54:05","slug":"400-detainees-languishing-in-kano-correctional-centre-says-cp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/exclusive\/400-detainees-languishing-in-kano-correctional-centre-says-cp\/","title":{"rendered":"400 detainees languishing in Kano Correctional Centre, says CP"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Commissioner of Police in Kano State, Mr Usaini Gumel, has confirmed that 400 detainees were languishing in the Central Correctional Centre, Kurmawa in Kano.<\/p>\n<p>Gumel confirmed this during the Law Week of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Kano State branch, with theme \u201cTurning Point.\u201don Monday in Kano.<br \/>\nGumel said most of the detainees had no case files, untraced court case records, absence of Case Diary, non-issuance of legal advice \u00a0as well as prolonged criminal trials without bail.<\/p>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\nHe also highlighted the shortage of legal professionals and support staff to provide pro bono legal services to the large number of arrested and\/or detained individuals and members of the Force.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n\u201cThere is generally lack of effective coordination among key stakeholders, especially correctional facilities and legal aid services, leading to gaps in service delivery and support,\u201d he said.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\nThe commissioner expressed concerns over the vulnerability of detainees without legal representation and the potential impact on their rights within the criminal justice system.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n\u201cThere \u00a0is lack of basic facilities such as healthcare, routine hygiene, staff offices, and schools at the Remand Home, Goron Dutse, Kano.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n\u201cDue to this, the \u00a0 State \u00a0Command launched a Steering Committee to facilitate the implementation of the innovative provisions contained in the Police Duty Solicitors Scheme Document.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n\u201cThe committee, comprises of criminal justice professionals, has visited correctional facilities and held constructive discussions with stakeholders to obtain useful information on the way forward,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">The police command in the state, he said, \u00a0is committed to the promotion and protection of human rights through the launch of the Police Duty Solicitor Scheme (PDSS), which aims to provide free legal assistance to detainees and ensure that their rights are upheld and protected throughout the criminal justice processes.<\/div>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Related Posts generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Commissioner of Police in Kano State, Mr Usaini Gumel, has confirmed that 400 detainees were languishing in the Central Correctional Centre, Kurmawa in Kano. 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