Oyo Assembly seeks special courts for speedy trial of kidnappers, others

The Oyo State Assembly is calling for the establishment of special criminal courts to expedite the trial of kidnappers, bandits, and other serious offenders. This move aims to strengthen the justice system.

The Oyo State Assembly's proposal for special courts is intended to facilitate speedy trials for those accused of serious crimes.

The Rivers State House of Assembly, on the other hand, is considering the 2026 Appropriation Bill, which has passed its second reading. The proposed budget is described as ambitious and the largest in the state's history, according to the Daily Post Nigeria.

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