The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Kano State, Hon. Abdulkarim Kabiru Maude, SAN, today paid an unscheduled inspection visit to the Kurmawa Medium Security Custodial Centre as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen justice administration and improve the welfare of correctional personnel and inmates.
Najib Lawan Danbazau, Public Relations Officer
of the Ministry disclosed this in a statement issued to Prime Time News today.
According to Najib, the Attorney General was accompanied by the Solicitor General and Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Justice, Salisu Muhammad Tahir, alongside the Director of Public Prosecution, Director of Sharia Prosecution, Director of Legal Drafting, Director of Planning, Research and Statistics, as well as other senior officials and Deputy Directors of the Ministry.
The delegation was received by CSC Muhammad Ali Kibiya and DSC Zulkifili Ibrahim on behalf of DCC Rambo Ibrahim Isah, the Officer-in-Charge of the Medium Security Custodial Centre, who later joined the visit.
During an interactive session with the management of the Centre, the Attorney General was briefed on key operational challenges confronting the facility. These include persistent water shortages despite the presence of several boreholes that are not functioning effectively due to the terrain, as well as the dilapidated condition of a vehicle used for conveying inmates to court.
Responding to the concerns, the Attorney General ordered the immediate provision of three tankers of water and assured the management that arrangements would be made for the supply of one to two tankers weekly as an interim measure. He further assured that steps would be taken to provide a more reliable and sustainable water source in a nearby location.
In addition, he directed the management to properly assess the condition of the faulty vehicle for onward submission to His Excellency, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, for necessary intervention.
As part of the visit, the Attorney General also interacted directly with inmates—both male and female—and reviewed a number of cases that have not progressed as expected, particularly those involving inmates who have not been taken to court regularly. He subsequently directed that details of such cases be compiled for urgent review and appropriate legal action by the Ministry of Justice.
In a humanitarian gesture, the Attorney General also provided transport assistance to an inmate due for release who required support to return to Lagos.
The unscheduled inspection underscores the commitment of the Kano State Government to promoting access to justice, improving conditions within custodial centres, and ensuring the speedy dispensation of justice across the State. It further reflects the determination of the Attorney General to provide direct supervision and timely intervention where necessary.
The visit aligns with the people-centred governance and justice reform agenda of His Excellency, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, which prioritises fairness, accountability, and the protection of the rights of all citizens.