Kano State’s judicial system successfully handled over 2000 criminal and civil cases across the High Courts, Magistrate Courts, and Sharia Courts in 2024, according to the State Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice, Haruna Isa Dederi.

Dederi made this announcement after receiving the 2024 Annual Performance Report from the Ministry of Justice on Friday. He highlighted the significant number of cases concluded, including 352 cases from the Public Prosecution and Civil Litigation Departments. These included high-profile cases such as 103 robbery cases, 92 homicide cases, 117 rape cases, 24 unnatural offenses, and 36 civil litigation cases.

The Ministry also played a key role in drafting 69 agreements and 59 memoranda of understanding (MOUs) aimed at the development of the state and local government councils. Additionally, 118 bills were drafted or amended in 2024 to help address legal and developmental issues in the state.

In terms of dispute resolution, the Ministry successfully mediated and facilitated recoveries in 70 cases, covering a wide range of issues, including marital disputes, business conflicts, community matters, and inheritance disputes. Notably, the Ministry also assisted in the resolution of rape cases through out-of-court settlements, benefiting both parties and their guardians.

Dederi praised the efforts of the State’s Legal Counsels for their hard work and commitment to delivering justice. He urged the newly recruited Legal Counsels to continue promoting justice, providing quality legal services, and upholding the rule of law in Kano State.