The Nigerian Bar Association has finally responded to
the call made by the its Abuja Branch, the Unity Bar, for
volunteers to defend their colleagues currently remanded in Kuje
Prison.
In a press statement released by the National Secretariat
earlier today, the NBA affirmed that it has started making moves to
see that their detained colleagues are immediately released, whilst
vowing to bring to book whosoever is responsible for the illegal
act.
Below reads the Press Release:
STATEMENT BY THE NIGERIAN BAR ASSOCIATION ON THE ARREST,
DETENTION AND REMAND OF TWO LEGAL PRACTITIONERS IN KUJE
PRISON.
The attention of the Nigerian Bar Association has been drawn to
the arrest, detention and remand of two members of the Nigerian Bar
Association; David Amaefuna Esq and Pius Ufo Inyang Esq of Rickey
Tarfa and Co who are members of the legal team of Senator Dino
Malaye.
The Human Rights Officer of the NBA visited the lawyers at the
Kuje Prison on Friday 27th April 2018 where they are currently
being remanded and interestingly we found out that Kuje prison
officials refused to admit the lawyers initially on the grounds
that there was no charge number on the warrant of their remand
which led to them being taken back to SARS cell for two nights
before being returned to the prison.
The NBA will ensure to see to the release of our dear colleagues
and also make sure those behind their unwarranted detention are
made to face the law.
We therefore urge our members to remain calm until the ruling of
their bail application slated for Monday 30th of April 2018 is
delivered.
The NBA will be represented in court on 30th April 2018 and
throughout the proceedings.
A formal letter of protest will be sent to the Inspector General
of Police calling for immediate independent investigation of this
event in order to bring the perpetrators of this unwholesome
conduct by men and officers of the Nigeria Police to justice.
Dated at Abuja on the 28th Day of April 2018
Aare Isiaka Abiola Olagunju
General Secretary
The Nigerian Bar Association has finally responded to
the call made by the its Abuja Branch, the Unity Bar, for
volunteers to defend their colleagues currently remanded in Kuje
Prison.
In a press statement released by the National Secretariat
earlier today, the NBA affirmed that it has started making moves to
see that their detained colleagues are immediately released, whilst
vowing to bring to book whosoever is responsible for the illegal
act.
Below reads the Press Release:
STATEMENT BY THE NIGERIAN BAR ASSOCIATION ON THE ARREST,
DETENTION AND REMAND OF TWO LEGAL PRACTITIONERS IN KUJE
PRISON.
The attention of the Nigerian Bar Association has been drawn to
the arrest, detention and remand of two members of the Nigerian Bar
Association; David Amaefuna Esq and Pius Ufo Inyang Esq of Rickey
Tarfa and Co who are members of the legal team of Senator Dino
Malaye.
The Human Rights Officer of the NBA visited the lawyers at the
Kuje Prison on Friday 27th April 2018 where they are currently
being remanded and interestingly we found out that Kuje prison
officials refused to admit the lawyers initially on the grounds
that there was no charge number on the warrant of their remand
which led to them being taken back to SARS cell for two nights
before being returned to the prison.
The NBA will ensure to see to the release of our dear colleagues
and also make sure those behind their unwarranted detention are
made to face the law.
We therefore urge our members to remain calm until the ruling of
their bail application slated for Monday 30th of April 2018 is
delivered.
The NBA will be represented in court on 30th April 2018 and
throughout the proceedings.
A formal letter of protest will be sent to the Inspector General
of Police calling for immediate independent investigation of this
event in order to bring the perpetrators of this unwholesome
conduct by men and officers of the Nigeria Police to justice.
Dated at Abuja on the 28th Day of April 2018
Aare Isiaka Abiola Olagunju
General Secretary