The chief judge added that it was also to ensure efficiency and speed in the management of criminal trials and dispensation of justice.
The court heard that the defendant, who had been her tenant since 2019, always smoked dry leaves suspected to be weed.
“If this person isn’t punished and all details published for everyone to see, I am afraid many will interpret that as an invitation to chaos. Humble advice,” said Falz.
Mr Adejobi said the recommendation for the officer’s suspension was in line with the internal disciplinary processes of the force.
Adopting the motion, the lawmakers agreed that the Nigerian Police Act on the general conduct of officers should be reviewed.
He argued that the concept of virginity test was a myth, as the absence of a hymen did not mean that a female was promiscuous.
The suspect sent the victim into his room to bring some money but followed the teenager into the room and bolted the door.
The police arrested his client upon a petition by the community, but had held him in detention without prosecuting him since December 14, his attorney said.
“I cannot see (my daughter) ‘the Law’ again. She was taken away from me. She was pregnant with twins,” the mother said.Â
Reporters Without Borders has called for the release of Algerian journalist Ihsane El-Kadi, who plain-clothed state agents arrested on Saturday.
