The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice of Imo State, Paul Obinatu,Esq has called on the Nigeria Police Force to fully implement Section 18 of the Imo State Administration of Criminal Justice Law (ACJL), which mandates that confessional statements be recorded on video or made in the presence of a private legal practitioner.
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Obinatu made the appeal on Monday during a two-day workshop on capacity strengthening for policing, law enforcement, and judicial stakeholders, organized by the CLEEN Foundation.
The event brought together representatives from the judiciary, Nigeria Police Force, Nigerian Correctional Service, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), and civil society organizations.
Represented by the State Solicitor-General, Mrs. Gloria Egwuagu, Obinatu emphasized that failure to comply with the provision often undermines the admissibility of confessional statements in court. He described the ACJL as the foundation of effective justice administration in the state and urged strict adherence to its provisions by all relevant stakeholders.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Aboki Danjuma, represented by Mr. Peter Agbo, said the workshop was long overdue and expressed optimism that its outcome would strengthen collaboration between the police, correctional services, and the judiciary.
Also speaking, the Comptroller of Correctional Service in the state, Mr. Michael Okorie, noted that proper implementation of the ACJL could help reduce congestion in correctional facilities.
In his welcome address, the Acting Executive Director of CLEEN Foundation, Mr. Peter Maduoma, explained that the workshop was part of a nationwide programme covering 12 states. He said the initiative aims to deepen understanding of the ACJL, enhance inter-agency collaboration, and develop strategies to address challenges such as trial delays, custodial congestion, and rights violations.
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