By Vincent Ujumadu

Awka—GOVERNOR Willie Obiano of Anambra State has urged judges in the state to devote four of five sitting days in a week to cases involving suspected kidnappers as a way of reducing the number of such pending cases.

The governor spoke while swearing in eight new high court judges approved for the state by the National Judicial Council, NJC.

The new judges were among the 16 whose names were forwarded to NJC for appointment. Only eight of them were successful.

According to him, devoting more time to treat kidnap cases will also help to de-congest the courts and reduce the incidence of kidnapping.

He assured the judiciary of his administration’s continued assistance to make the work of the judges and magistrates easier.

The new judges are Arinze Chidozie Akabua, Theophine Oguji, Michael Okonkwo, Irene Ndigwe, Raphael Onunkwo, Dennis Madue-chesi, David Onyefulu and Fidelis Aniukwu.

All the new judges had their official quarters and cars ready as they emerged from the swearing in ceremony.