The Commissioner of Police, Police Special Fraud Unit, Lagos, CP Anyasinti Nneka has paid a courtesy visit to the Chief Judge, Lagos State Judiciary; Justice Kazeem Alogba in Ikeja.

Nneka was warmly received by the Chief Judge together with members of his Management team.

In her remark, she expressed her appreciation to the Chief Judge on the cooperation the Unit receives from the various Courts within Lagos State Judiciary in respect of applications for Court Orders relevant to investigation of cases of fraud reported to the Unit.

She acknowledged, with gratitude, the application of the provisions of the Administration of Criminal Justice Law, 2005; by the Lagos State Judiciary in respect of Interim/Final forfeiture of properties which are identified and/or proved to be proceeds of fraud.

This makes restitution possible in order to ameliorate the sufferings of the victim of such fraud.

The CP pleaded for the designation of a Court to amongst other things, attend to applications filed by the Unit so as to expedite action on such applications.

She assured the Chief Judge that the Unit will always partner with the Lagos State Judiciary towards ensuring the prevalence of fraudrelated cases are brought to the barest minimum in Lagos State through fair and diligent prosecution.

The Chief Judge, in his response, alluded to the fact that Law Enforcement Agencies and the Judiciary are partners in addressing criminality in the society so that justice is served and seen to be served.

The Chief Judge also commented on the fact that the Unit has been coming to Court with competent Lawyers/Prosecutors who make the job of the Court less difficult.

He advised that the present crop of competent Lawyers being paraded by the Legal Section of the Unit should groom others so as to ensure continuity and position them to take over at the appropriate time.

On the CP’s request for a dedicated Court to attend to the Unit’s applications, the Chief Judge replied that all criminal matters are generally deemed as urgen” and are treated as such by the Administrative Judge, saying expeditious Hearing is always given to such cases.

He stated that lack of compliance with Due Process during filings is what normally hinders proceedings, saying every application must come through a legitimate process and a prima facie proof must be presented before the Court.

Alogba further stated that restitution is part of sentencing but Due Process must be followed and the prosecution must lay before the Court, a comprehensive ground for such restitution.

The Chief Judge appreciated the commitment and sacrifice of personnel of the Unit and promised the CP of his fullest cooperation.

This is contained in a statement by Police Public Relations Officer, SP Eyitayo Johnson.