Governor Dikko Umaru Radda of Katsina State yesterday ordered immediate judicial reform on Katsina state?s penal code Law to make provision for effective tackling of terrorists? informants and other terrorist-related offences in the state.

The governor who gave the order while declaring open a two-day capacity building workshop for stakeholders in the criminal justice system organised by the state Ministry of Justice, observed that the state is currently faced with security challenges, hence the need for the modification of the penal code law to provide stiffer punishments for terrorists? informants and their sponsors.

He said: ?I have given directives to the office of the state Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice to amend the Penal Code Law to make provision for effective punishment of informants and other accomplices of the offences of banditry, kidnapping, among other things.?

He further noted that the administration of criminal justice plays a pivotal role in sustaining social order, cohesion and protecting individuals? rights by addressing challenges and implementation of workable solutions.

He said, ?Building the capacity and enhancing the skills of critical stakeholders in the administration of justice for efficient and effective service delivery remain the cardinal objectives of his administration.

?My administration has revamped the state judicial system and remain committed to ensuring that justice is served for the betterment of the state and the country at large.?? (The Nation)