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Chief Judge Bars Magistrates From Granting Remand Orders To EFCC by ShowYourCertificate: 8:28am On Jan 13, 2016

The Chief Judge of the Federal Capital‎ Territory (FCT), Justice Ishaq Bello, has ordered magistrates in the FCT to desist forthwith from granting remand orders to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

The EFCC had relied on FCT Magistrates’ Courts for remand warrants to justify its continued detention of suspects being investigated for corruption and other economic crimes.

The commission said last week it had obtained a detention warrant from a Magistrates’ Court in the FCT to enable it keep the National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Olisa Metuh, in its custody pending the conclusion of its investigation.

Justice Bello gave the directive during his visit to the Keffi Medium prison in Keffi, Nasarawa State, on Tuesday.

The Chief Judge, who expressed concern over the large number of the awaiting trial inmates in the prison, also barred Magistrates’ Courts from entertaining cases on capital offences, including armed robbery and murder.

“Let me also use this opportunity to say this. I understand that EFCC has been bringing some cases to you and you have been granting them remand orders. You must no longer do this from today.

“You must not arraign people for offences such armed robbery, murder and other capital offences before magistrates’ courts which they don’t have competence to handle,” the Chief Judge said.

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Re: Chief Judge Bars Magistrates From Granting Remand Orders To EFCC by ShowYourCertificate: 8:30am On Jan 13, 2016

Buhari's government is a government of impunity and lawlessness. How can you detain people indefinitely? These guys are still innocent until proven guilty for Christ sake.

The judiciary must live up to its responsibility and defend/protect our democracy and rule of law. They mustn't allow themselves to be manipulated by the executive arm.

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Re: Chief Judge Bars Magistrates From Granting Remand Orders To EFCC by Christoskurion: 8:30am On Jan 13, 2016

Under this government,such court injunction is irrelevant. I commend this administration for their effort in fighting corruption but the method is anti-democratic. Our dear president should find a more advance method that is in consonance with our contemporary democratic practice. If those EFCC and DSS handle you,you may even accept a responsibility of an offence you never committed. One may claim that the procedure does not delay justice but it is against the constitution which my able president swore an oath to.

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Re: Chief Judge Bars Magistrates From Granting Remand Orders To EFCC by VintageCocktail(m): 8:32am On Jan 13, 2016

Hahaha, the battle line is being drawn. Each fucking arm of gooment exercising their legitimate roles. Seems the battle will be between the judiciary and executive as the the legislature has been bought.

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Re: Chief Judge Bars Magistrates From Granting Remand Orders To EFCC by PRYCE(m): 8:33am On Jan 13, 2016

At last, Sane peeps are beginning to speak up for the institutions Dullarpo's trying to run down.

But the Nation sha!

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Re: Chief Judge Bars Magistrates From Granting Remand Orders To EFCC by omenka(m): 8:36am On Jan 13, 2016

Does he have the powers to give such "order"?? A judge has the discretion to grant judgements based on the facts before him and the merits of the applicant's prayers.

If he can do this, what stops him from saying "stop passing a guilty verdict on suspects"??

Ps: funny how these guys still look to "Tinubu's lying propaganda media" to promote their course.

These same guys would rip thenation apart if anything anti PDP is reported.

Such funny sets of people. cheesy

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Re: Chief Judge Bars Magistrates From Granting Remand Orders To EFCC by TheFreeOne: 8:38am On Jan 13, 2016

Let the EFCC conducts thorough investigations before arrests to avoid impending anarchy associated with disregards to rule of law.

The judiciary like other arms of govt should asserts its independence.

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Re: Chief Judge Bars Magistrates From Granting Remand Orders To EFCC by drss(m): 8:42am On Jan 13, 2016

in sane societies, pipul ar arrested only after investigations has been completed with ''Hard Evidence'' to charge d accused to court. but in dis administration, pipul ar arrested before investigation is completed. dis is why they ar yet to charge olisa to court. how can u arrest someone without ''Evidence'' to charge him to court

wat dis govt is doing to olisa metuh is notin short of jungle justice were accused persons ar declared guilty without any evidence to back it up. Efcc's continued detention of olisa metuh show dat they have no case against him. Only in nigeria were an accused person is forced to sign a statement days after he's alleged to have written d statement. dis is notin short of blackmail.
dis govt is a HUGE joke!

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Re: Chief Judge Bars Magistrates From Granting Remand Orders To EFCC by LadyExcellency: 8:49am On Jan 13, 2016

It's unfortunate that in a bid to support justice, that the sense of revenge and attempt to score cheap political points have engrossed every element of institutional democracy we got over the years.

It's good to remind all and sundry that the worst constitutional democracy in Africa is by far better than any constitutional dictatorship in which Nigeria is now sliding into with the support of tyrannous majority whose aim is tainted with obsessive desire to discredit all the gains of PDPs 16 years administration.

Nigerians should learn to accept responsibility for their actions and pay for their crimes no matter how highly placed. Sympathizers should also refrain from condoning criminal behaviours by public office holders. Let's remember, Justice can always be served better with the rule of law.

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Re: Chief Judge Bars Magistrates From Granting Remand Orders To EFCC by simpleseyi: 8:57am On Jan 13, 2016

ShowYourCertificate:
Buhari's government is a government of impunity and lawlessness. How can you detain people indefinitely? These guys are still innocent until proven guilty for Christ sake.

The judiciary must live up to its responsibility and defend/protect our democracy and rule of law. They mustn't allow themselves to be manipulated by the executive arm.

Including ATM Dasuki Sambo that dispensed money to Nigeria looters? Even the former governor that collect 4.6 billion naira for spiritual purposes? Or Isa Jafaru that collected 170 million to buy a house for Dasuki from arms purchase fund?

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Re: Chief Judge Bars Magistrates From Granting Remand Orders To EFCC by Nobody: 8:58am On Jan 13, 2016

Nonsense decision

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Re: Chief Judge Bars Magistrates From Granting Remand Orders To EFCC by drss(m): 9:04am On Jan 13, 2016

lalasticlala good morning.

Re: Chief Judge Bars Magistrates From Granting Remand Orders To EFCC by RareDiamond: 9:08am On Jan 13, 2016

THIS DRACONIAL, TYRANNICAL, CLUELESS AND SHAMELESS GOVERNMENT OF APC IS A BIG SHAME TO NIGERIA AND A BIG SET BACK FOR DEMOCRACY IN AFRICA. A GOVERNMENT WHO DOES NOT OBEY COURT ORDERS NOR HAVE ANY RESPECT FOR THE JUDICIARY AND CONSTITUTION MUST BE STOPPED NOW BY BOTH NIGERIANS AND THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY BEFORE THIS GOVERNMENT CREATES AN ANARCHY OF INTERNATIONAL PROPORTIONS.

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Re: Chief Judge Bars Magistrates From Granting Remand Orders To EFCC by snailspeed: 9:12am On Jan 13, 2016

simpleseyi:

Including ATM Dasuki Sambo that dispensed money to Nigeria looters? Even the former governor that collect 4.6 billion naira for spiritual purposes? Or Isa Jafaru that collected 170 million to buy a house for Dasuki from arms purchase fund?

They are all innocent until proven guilty!!! What is wrong with some of you? Didnt you attend a school?

You are quoting cases like it has been proven already! Are you saying what you just listed is truth because EFCC said so? Isnt the court the right place to prove if it is true or not? Some of you are so stone age people!

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Re: Chief Judge Bars Magistrates From Granting Remand Orders To EFCC by ShowYourCertificate: 9:22am On Jan 13, 2016

simpleseyi:

Including ATM Dasuki Sambo that dispensed money to Nigeria looters? Even the former governor that collect 4.6 billion naira for spiritual purposes? Or Isa Jafaru that collected 170 million to buy a house for Dasuki from arms purchase fund?

Yes! Including Dasuki until the court pronounces him guilty. Isa Jafaru already admitted guilt by refunding parts of the money.

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Re: Chief Judge Bars Magistrates From Granting Remand Orders To EFCC by looseweight: 9:25am On Jan 13, 2016

Lawlessness shall not be heard from our country

IAMLOOSEWEIGHT

Re: Chief Judge Bars Magistrates From Granting Remand Orders To EFCC by Smartsyn(m): 9:26am On Jan 13, 2016

Good..

EFCC can now go to Sharia court or even Industrial courts to get remands..

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Re: Chief Judge Bars Magistrates From Granting Remand Orders To EFCC by passionate88: 9:26am On Jan 13, 2016

Re: Chief Judge Bars Magistrates From Granting Remand Orders To EFCC by allanphash7(m): 9:26am On Jan 13, 2016

Good

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Re: Chief Judge Bars Magistrates From Granting Remand Orders To EFCC by mccoy47(m): 9:27am On Jan 13, 2016

#BringBackOurSanityToTheJudiciary

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Re: Chief Judge Bars Magistrates From Granting Remand Orders To EFCC by dammytosh: 9:27am On Jan 13, 2016

lol.

This is good news for Wailers and their fellow Armed Robbers.

They still keep the memories of election loss and seeing every opportunity to attack the Govt.

corruption has eaten deep into their miserable brain.

I am waiting for law that will empower EFCC to detain anybody,

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Re: Chief Judge Bars Magistrates From Granting Remand Orders To EFCC by AMPLIFY: 9:27am On Jan 13, 2016

Chai this government- The Beautiful ones are not yet born

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Re: Chief Judge Bars Magistrates From Granting Remand Orders To EFCC by brunofarad(m): 9:29am On Jan 13, 2016

Re: Chief Judge Bars Magistrates From Granting Remand Orders To EFCC by NgeneUkwenu(f): 9:29am On Jan 13, 2016

RareDiamond:
THIS DRACONIAL, TYRANNICAL, CLUELESS AND SHAMELESS GOVERNMENT OF APC IS A BIG SHAME TO NIGERIA AND A BIG SET BACK FOR DEMOCRACY IN AFRICA. A GOVERNMENT WHO DOES NOT OBEY COURT ORDERS NOR HAVE ANY RESPECT FOR THE JUDICIARY AND CONSTITUTION MUST BE STOPPED NOW BY BOTH NIGERIANS AND THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY BEFORE THIS GOVERNMENT CREATES AN ANARCHY OF INTERNATIONAL PROPORTIONS.

Mynd44: Rule 11

11. Don't create distracting posts with: ALL WORDS BOLD / huge font sizes / ALL CAPS / distracting imagesspaces, etc.

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Re: Chief Judge Bars Magistrates From Granting Remand Orders To EFCC by ademega(m): 9:30am On Jan 13, 2016

better

Re: Chief Judge Bars Magistrates From Granting Remand Orders To EFCC by skyfall: 9:30am On Jan 13, 2016

Justice Bello gave the directive during his visit to the Keffi Medium prison in Keffi, Nasarawa State, on Tuesday.

Is he a village judge? How can he give such orders on the spot?

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Re: Chief Judge Bars Magistrates From Granting Remand Orders To EFCC by RareDiamond: 9:30am On Jan 13, 2016

This APC government is a nonsense government led by a dictator who is not only clueless but also a tyrant who disobeys court orders and have disregards for the judiciary and constitution. This APC government should be stopped now !!!

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Re: Chief Judge Bars Magistrates From Granting Remand Orders To EFCC by tolexy007(m): 9:30am On Jan 13, 2016

This buhari government self....o sun mi

Re: Chief Judge Bars Magistrates From Granting Remand Orders To EFCC by Pavore9: 9:30am On Jan 13, 2016

Hmm...just observing.

Re: Chief Judge Bars Magistrates From Granting Remand Orders To EFCC by Henriblog: 9:30am On Jan 13, 2016

Chai, one chance

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