The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has blamed the prolonged trials and prison congestion in the country on poor investigative processes, lack of thorough case preparation and delays in prosecution.
Justice Kekere-Ekun urged the police and other sister agencies to complete their investigations before filing charges to prevent the striking out of cases due to lack of evidence.
The CJN called for enhanced coordination among the police, the Ministry of Justice and the Judiciary to ensure seamless prosecution of cases.
A statement by her Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Media, Tobi Soniyi, said Justice Kekere-Ekun spoke in Abuja when she hosted Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun and his team.
The CJN expressed concern over non-compliance with court orders by some law enforcement agencies, saying such attitude weakens the integrity of the justice system.
