The Chief Judge of Bauchi State, Justice Rabi Talatu Umar, has warned chief magistrates and Shari’a Court judges to refrain from unnecessary remand of debtors in correctional centres in the bid to recover debts. The chief judge spoke during her routine quarterly review cases visit to various correctional centres across the state on Thursday.
DAILY POST reports that the purpose of the visit was to free inmates awaiting trials to speed up the dispensation of justice and reduce congestion in the centres. According to the chief judge, disputes on debts and marriages can be resolved through mediation and exploring avenues for amicable settlement. She added that such action is retrogressive and not a solution to the problem.
Are you supposed to keep a person, especially a female, in a correctional centre for just 30k? You caused a reprimand of your debtor and at the same time you want your debt to be recovered. What magic do you want your debtor to do, who is under detention in a correctional centre,” She said.
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