The Legal Aid Council of Nigeria, Kano State Chapter, has received 74 cases between January and April, through its free legal services to those who could not afford to pay.
The State Coordinator of the council, Mr Muhammad Auwal-Kofa, made the disclosure in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) on Tuesday in Kano.
According to him, out of the 74 cases, 68 were on criminal matters, while six were on civil cases.
Auwal-Kofa said during the period under review, the council completed 35 criminal cases, three civil while 36 are pending in court.
“The criminal cases are on rape, armed homicide, theft and criminal breach of trust, while the civil cases are on land dispute, debts recovery, marriage and inheritance.
“Our mandate is to ensure equality and justice for all Nigerians by providing effective free legal aid and assistance in a way that reflects basic constitutional ideals and goals of government to access justice” he said
The coordinator advised residents of the state who could not afford to pay for such legal services, to feel free and contact the council as its duty was giving voice to the voiceless.
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