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The President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem, has stated that the recent murder of a retired judge underscores the persistent insecurity faced by judicial officers in Nigeria, even after they leave the bench. Her comments follow the killing of retired Delta State High Court Judge, Justice Ifeoma Okogwu, whose body was discovered in her home in Asaba two weeks ago. Police reports indicated she was found with her hands and legs bound, showing signs of a violent assault. Suspect in Custody The Delta State Police Command has announced the arrest of a prime suspect, 25-year-old Godwin Mngumi. Mngumi, who was employed as a night security guard at the judge's residence, was detained in Anambra State on December 6, 2025, after fleeing the scene following the incident. A Call for Safety and Security In a video statement, Justice Monica expressed deep concern over the vulnerability of judges. She pointed out that the late judge resided in an are...

A legal dispute in Michigan is highlighting the tension between standard police security procedures and religious freedom, after a Muslim woman filed a claim demanding $250,000 from the Ferndale Police Department for being required to remove her headscarf during booking. The incident stems from a traffic stop in November 2023. According to police, Helina Bowe was pulled over on Eight Mile Road for displaying a license plate that did not belong to her vehicle. Officers say she informed them she had a taser, but a subsequent search revealed an illegal stun gun. She was arrested and taken to the police station for processing. It was during the standard booking procedure that the conflict arose. Bowe says she was "traumatized" when officers insisted she remove her hijab—a headscarf worn as an act of faith by many Muslim women—to be photographed. "I'm Muslim, so it's very important that I wear hijab. It's like a form of worship for me,...