The Coalition of Public Interests Lawyers and Advocates (COPA) has expressed “deep concern” over the prevailing issue of poor salary and welfare for soldiers on the front line in Nigeria. According to COPA, recent events, such as the viral video depicting a dedicated soldier struggling with inadequate financial resources, highlight the urgency of addressing this matter.
At the forefront of the administration of criminal justice in Nigeria is the conception that every individual is presumed innocent until proven guilty by a duly constituted and competent Court of Law. This forms the legal foundation upon which the grant of bail is founded to ensure the liberty of an accused pending trial.