A total number of twenty-nine thousand, and fifty-two criminal cases have been prosecuted by the Nigeria Police across the country in the last one year.

They were prosecuted under the leadership of the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, who had pledged to ensure perpetrators of crime are brought to justice swiftly and fairly.

According to Force Public Relations Officer ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the outstanding achievement results from the staunch dedication and diligence exhibited by investigative officers in consonance with the various legal teams in Commands and Formations nationwide.

Adejobi in a statement made available to newsmen, said this culminated in the successful conclusion of most of the cases in relentless pursuit of accountability and the rule of law.

His statement said of the cases prosecuted, seventeen thousand, six hundred and seventy-six have been conclusively dispensed with while a total number of eleven thousand, three hundred and seventy-six cases are still undergoing trial, with a total of fifty-one cases currently under appeal at the respective appellate courts.

According to the statement, of the dispensed cases, an impressive sixteen thousand, two hundred cases have led to the conviction of suspects who have been handed various forms of punishments for their criminal acts, a stark reminder to all criminals that they have no hiding place in our societies.

The statement warned them to desist from their criminal acts as the long and vicious arm of the law will eventually bring them to justice.

It stated that one thousand four hundred and seventy-six individuals have been discharged at the discretion of the jury,  however, some of the discharged cases have been appealed by the Police for justice to prevail.

The Inspector General of Police, extolled the dedication and professionalism of field and supervisory officers and legal teams, whose tireless efforts have contributed to the remarkable achievements.

Egbetokun expressed gratitude to the judiciary, legal practitioners, and all stakeholders for their invaluable support and collaboration in the pursuit of justice.

He reiterated the resoluteness of the Nigeria Police to upholding the principles of justice and effectively play its due role in the criminal justice system.