Benue State University, Makurdi

An Analysis of the Strategic Roles of the Police under the Administration of Criminal Justice Law of Benue State, 2019

Mary Jennifer Omachi * and Paul Adole Ejembi**

Abstract

The police undoubtedly remain an indispensable stakeholder in the administration of criminal justice. The focal point of this article is to appraise the strategic roles of the police under the Administration of Criminal Justice Law of Benue State (ACJL), 2019. The article utilised the doctrinal research methodology for information. It has been shown that the police play crucial roles in enhancing law and order through the performance of a constellation of functions such as prevention of crime, detection and investigation of crime, apprehension of offenders, and enforcement of the law. These veritable responsibilities are, however, attenuated by dearth of equipment, and resources to work effectively. The article found that the ACJL of Benue State enacted in conformity with international best practices is good; the problem is with its implementation. It is, therefore, recommended that the police and relevant stakeholders should undertake a meticulous implementation of the law and there is need for the provision of adequate resources in order to enable the police carry out its statutory functions effectively.

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