The Edo State Government, through the Ministry of Justice, remains steadfast in its commitment to Governor Monday Okpebholo’s agenda of ensuring a crime-free state. This commitment was demonstrated today, Thursday, June 5, 2024, with the delivery of judgments by the Court of Appeal, Benin Division, in two significant cases.
In Appeal No. CA/B/80C/2024, State v. Ibadin Terry, the Court of Appeal upheld the decision of the lower court, convicting the appellant for armed robbery and dismissing the appeal. The brief was meticulously argued by Dr. Samson R. Osagie (HAG), O. Otokunrin Esq., Assistant Director and E. Ederaro Esq. Assistant Chief State Counsel in the Edo State Ministry of Justice
Similarly, in Appeal No. CA/B/13C/2023, Taofeek Abdullahi v. The State, the Court of Appeal upheld the decision of the lower court, convicting the appellant for kidnapping. The brief was comprehensively argued by the Honourable Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice assisted by two State Counsel to wit : O. Otokunrin Esq., E. Ederaro Esq., and D.O. Edomwonyi Esq.
In a statement, the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Dr. Samson Osagie, reaffirmed the Edo State Government’s commitment, through the Ministry of Justice, to continue to working tirelessly towards ensuring a safe and secure environment for its citizens.
The Honourable Attorney General affirmed that State counsel prosecuting criminal cases involving kidnapping, armed robbery, arson, murder etc have been mandated to continue to diligently prosecute all matters assigned to them while commenting them for their steadfast and dedication to duty, pledging the commitment of Governor Monday Okpebholo administration to stamping out criminality from Edo State.
Clementina Agweda
Public Relations Officer
Office of the Attorney General