Justice Musa Danladi, the Chief Judge of Katsina State, announced plans to establish a dedicated electronic court to handle corruption cases within the state. During a meeting with the Katsina State Anti-Corruption Commission on Thursday, Justice Danladi highlighted the necessity of incorporating technology into the judicial process, particularly in the areas of arrest, interrogation, and evidence collection.
He emphasized that the lack of solid evidence has often hindered the prosecution of corruption cases, allowing many suspects to evade justice. To address this, the proposed court will exclusively focus on corruption-related offences and will be equipped with an electronic evidence presentation system.
“This is the digital era, and our judicial system must adapt by integrating computer-based methods,” Justice Danladi stated. He further expressed his commitment to collaborating closely with the Anti-Corruption Commission, emphasizing the importance of transparency and adherence to due process.
The Chief Judge also urged the Commission to broaden its focus beyond civil servants and to hold contractors accountable, ensuring that no one involved in corrupt practices escapes justice. He pledged full support for the Commission’s efforts and revealed plans to establish special magistrate courts across the state’s three senatorial districts to further enhance the fight against corruption.
In response, the Commission’s Chairman, Justice Lawal Garba (rtd), explained that the visit aimed to seek judicial guidance and update the Chief Judge on the Commission’s activities. He acknowledged the Chief Judge’s authority in overseeing criminal cases and expressed the need for continued collaboration.
