Bauchi CJ frees suspected kidnappers, armed robbers, others held for years without trial

Bauchi CJ frees suspected kidnappers, armed robbers, others held for years without trial

The Chief Judge of Bauchi State, Justice Rabi Talatu Umar, has expressed concern over the delay in justice delivery caused by the absence of prosecutors during case reviews for inmates awaiting trial. Speaking during a quarterly review at the Bauchi Custodial Centre, Justice Umar noted that many sessions are stalled because prosecutors either fail to appear or arrive late. She said this makes it impossible to review cases properly. During the ex…