In 2024, Directorate of Forensic Services continued to play a pivotal role in crime investigation and justice delivery, ensuring that perpetrators are held accountable, unidentified human remains are identified, and victims and their families find closure. Through our nationwide network of regional and district/divisional Scenes of Crime Officers (SOCOs), we processed 42,416 crime scenes across the country. At our headquarters in Naguru, we received 2,994 forensic examination requests, with 60% successfully processed and reports issued. Additionally, 334 court summons were attended to by forensic experts, and 151,352 Police Clearance Certificates were issued thanks to an enhanced Criminal Automated Biometric ldentification System (CABIS).
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DFS ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REPORT (7)
