- Justice Muhammad Lawal Shuaibu, a Presiding Judge at the Court of Appeal, Sokoto Division, has urged anti-corruption agents to focus on high-profile individuals involved in corrupt practices.
- He emphasized that targeting these larger figures is crucial for achieving a stable society.
- Justice Shuaibu expressed frustration over the continued presence of corrupt individuals in positions of power.
- He urged stronger collaboration between state and federal agencies and criticized judges who issue ex parte orders protecting individuals with immunity.
- The ICPC Chairman, Dr. Musa Aliyu SAN, assured that the commission is committed to pursuing high-profile targets.
Justice Muhammad Lawal Shuaibu, a Presiding Judge at the Court of Appeal, Sokoto Division, has called on anti-corruption agents to shift their focus from “yahoo boys” to high-profile individuals involved in corrupt practices. He emphasized that targeting these larger figures is crucial for achieving a stable society.
Justice Shuaibu expressed frustration over the continued presence of corrupt individuals in positions of power, citing an example of a serving governor who had previously been incarcerated under his watch. He urged stronger collaboration between state and federal agencies and criticized judges who issue ex parte orders protecting individuals with immunity.
Kano State Chief Judge, Justice Dije Aboki, echoed Shuaibu’s sentiments, urging anti-corruption agents to expose corruption at all levels, regardless of the status or influence of the individuals involved. The ICPC Chairman, Dr. Musa Aliyu SAN, assured that the commission is committed to pursuing high-profile targets.
