A Warri based Rights Lawyer, J. O. Aikpokpo-Martins Esq, has
applauded Justice Theophine Oguji for his sound judgment in the
case between an Onitsha based lawyer Ogbonnaya Obasi and a police
officer Emeka Eboh & 4 others.
Justice Oguji in his judgment on Monday, in Suit No. O/Misc.
312/2019, ordered the police to pay the sum of N25m damages
jointly and severally, for assaulting the Applicant.
Personal apology to O. J. Obasi, to be published in Daily
Vanguard Newspaper and Personal written apology to O. J.
Obasi by the Respondents.
TheNigerialawyer recalls that a video that went viral sometime
in October 2019 wherein some police officers shamelessly brutalized
a lawyer in Onitsha despite the fact that he introduced himself to
them as a lawyer.
John Aikpokpo-Martins, in his statement, said “It is gratifying
to know that the NBA Onitsha branch pursued and obtained justice
and redeemed the dignity of the profession that got so battered in
that episode.
“However, my utmost respect and commendation goes to the
Honourable Judge who granted the reliefs
“This judgment is most welcome and if our courts will be this
courageous, then the fight against police brutality of lawyers will
be won in no distant time. I hope that this judgment is enforced as
soon as possible.”
A Warri based Rights Lawyer, J. O. Aikpokpo-Martins Esq, has
applauded Justice Theophine Oguji for his sound judgment in the
case between an Onitsha based lawyer Ogbonnaya Obasi and a police
officer Emeka Eboh & 4 others.
Justice Oguji in his judgment on Monday, in Suit No. O/Misc.
312/2019, ordered the police to pay the sum of N25m damages
jointly and severally, for assaulting the Applicant.
Personal apology to O. J. Obasi, to be published in Daily
Vanguard Newspaper and Personal written apology to O. J.
Obasi by the Respondents.
TheNigerialawyer recalls that a video that went viral sometime
in October 2019 wherein some police officers shamelessly brutalized
a lawyer in Onitsha despite the fact that he introduced himself to
them as a lawyer.
John Aikpokpo-Martins, in his statement, said “It is gratifying
to know that the NBA Onitsha branch pursued and obtained justice
and redeemed the dignity of the profession that got so battered in
that episode.
“However, my utmost respect and commendation goes to the
Honourable Judge who granted the reliefs
“This judgment is most welcome and if our courts will be this
courageous, then the fight against police brutality of lawyers will
be won in no distant time. I hope that this judgment is enforced as
soon as possible.”