{"id":1550,"date":"2026-10-26T19:30:48","date_gmt":"2026-10-26T19:30:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/26\/impunity-justice-system-failure-fuelling-violence-in-north-central-osinbajo\/"},"modified":"2026-10-26T19:30:48","modified_gmt":"2026-10-26T19:30:48","slug":"impunity-justice-system-failure-fuelling-violence-in-north-central-osinbajo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/26\/impunity-justice-system-failure-fuelling-violence-in-north-central-osinbajo\/","title":{"rendered":"Impunity, justice system failure fuelling violence in North Central \u2014 Osinbajo"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Impunity,<\/p>\n

By Golok Nanmwa<\/p>\n

Former Vice President of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, has attributed the widespread insecurity in North Central Nigeria and other parts of the country to failures in the justice system and inadequate punitive measures for crimes committed.<\/p>\n

Osinbajo stated this on Monday in Plateau State at a forum titled, \u201cCountering Polarisation and Rebuilding Civic Cohesion in North Central Nigeria Beyond Tribe and Faith, Reclaiming Our Shared Stories,\u201d organised by Justice Research Institute, JRI, in partnership with the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, NIPSS.<\/p>\n

The former Vice President said, \u201cImpunity destroys the fabric of society. There must be clear and enforceable consequences for wrongdoing and offences committed against the state or individuals.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIf there are no consequences for actions taken under any guise, there will be no way to rebuild and reconcile. Peace cannot be built without justice.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThose who have been displaced and whose communities or villages have been illegally occupied must be returned to their ancestral homes. Victims must also be compensated.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIf you look at the land-grabbing situation, land must be returned to its rightful owners. \u201c<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is the process of rebuilding. There must be compensation, the proper procedure must be followed, and any wrongdoing must result in a penalty.
\u201cThe problems of justice administration in Nigeria require urgent attention in the form of reforms to address the majority of the issues impeding justice delivery.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is better for the country to recognise that we have a system that requires immediate intervention.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cFor peace to reign, we must reorient our attitudes towards ourselves and others, particularly our brothers and sisters. I believe we should return to the basics, and this should be done intentionally.\u201d<\/p>\n

He added, \u201cReconciliation must be deliberate and genuine. Regardless of what happened in Rwanda, they are back together because leaders and governments made a deliberate and intentional effort to bring people together.<\/p>\n

\u201cI believe there is a need for deliberate and intentional reconciliation and peace-building, which can only be accomplished by government in collaboration with civil society organisations and religious leaders.
\u201cMany of these will be determined by our country\u2019s elite.\u201d<\/p>\n

In his welcome address, the Director-General of NIPSS, Prof. Ayo Omotayo, said, \u201cStorytelling is a powerful instrument for peace-building and national reconciliation.<\/p>\n

\u201cSocieties are held together not only by laws and institutions but also by the stories citizens tell about themselves and one another.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cStories shape our memories, influence how we understand our differences and imagine our common future.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThey can inspire solidarity, but when distorted or manipulated, they can deepen grievances and turn neighbours into enemies.\u201d<\/p>\n

Also speaking, the former Chief Justice and Emir of Lafia, Justice Sidi Bage, said, \u201cConflict often begins long before violence erupts. Conflict starts when justice, identity and belonging are denied.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cNorth Central Nigeria is a microcosm of the country\u2019s diversity, and we must caution against narratives that exaggerate differences between indigenes and settlers, farmers and herders, or adherents of different faiths.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cCommunication and active listening are indispensable for peaceful coexistence.
\u201cIn the courtroom, a judge must listen to both sides before reaching a decision. In our communities, we must also be willing to hear perspectives that differ from our own.\u201d<\/p>\n

He added, \u201cIf we are to rebuild trust and strengthen peaceful coexistence, we must create spaces where people can listen to one another, understand their differences and address grievances before they escalate into violence.\u201d<\/p>\n

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