The Oyo State House of Assembly has called for the establishment of Special Criminal Divisions within the Oyo State High Court to facilitate the speedy hearing and determination of criminal cases, particularly offences involving kidnapping, banditry, armed robbery, murder, rape, cultism and other serious crimes.
The resolution followed a Motion titled “Need for the Establishment of Special Criminal Divisions within the Oyo State High Court for Speedy Trial of Criminal Cases and Strengthening of the Administration of Criminal Justice,” moved by Hon. Dawood Olalere, representing Ibadan North-West Constituency, during Tuesday’s plenary presided over by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin.
The House noted that effective administration of criminal justice was fundamental to maintaining law and order, protecting lives and property, preserving public confidence in the judiciary and ensuring the rule of law.
