The Kogi State Judiciary has established a special court to handle cases of energy theft, vandalism, and related offenses.
The Chief Judge of the state, Justice Josiah Mejabi announced the development in Lokoja on Friday.
Justice Majebi named Chief Magistrate Ajagu Oyiza Josephine Abedoh as the head the court, which is now fully operational and ready to commence prosecution of offenders.
The Head, Kogi Electricity Regulation Commission (KERC), Ali Atabor, said in a statement that Justice Mejabi made disclosure during the inspection of the new court in company with the Chairman/CEO of the commission, Engr. Ibrahim S. Abdwaaris paid a courtesy call on him
The Chief Judge assured that cases brought before the court will be treated with dispatch, saying that the KERC has submitted a copy of practice directions to facilitate speedy trials.
In his speech, Engr. Ibrahim Abdwaaris expressed gratitude to the Chief Judge for the swift establishment of the special court and designation of a Chief Magistrate to work with KERC.
He assured that the commission and licensees operating within the jurisdiction of the state will support the court to ensure smooth operations.
The establishment of the special court marks a major step in the fight against energy-related offenses in Kogi State, aimed at building investor confidence and sustainability of power infrastructure.
With the court in place, Kogi State Electricity Distribution Limited (KEDL) can now effectively prosecute offenders and ensure that the state’s energy infrastructure is protected.
(vitalnewsngr.com)
