The National Publicity Secretary of the Nigerian Bar Association
Kunle Edun has called for peaceful protest by lawyers if Iyioha
Osabase Omon, is not soon released without any hurt.
Kunle made this call on Sunday following the news about the
abduction of another lawyer, Iyioha Osabase Omon who was few
days ago abducted by yet unknown persons in Benin.
In his statement made available to TheNigerialawyer(TNL) he said
it is sad to hear again that another lawyer, Mr. Iyioha Osobase
Omon, a Benin based lawyer, was kidnapped few days ago
“This kidnapping is one too many and is emblematic of the
present worsening security situation in Nigeria. In spite of the
commendable efforts by the NBA Benin branch to stop the kidnapping
of its members, the crime still persists.
“It is the responsibility of government to protect the lives and
property of its citizens.
“The kidnapping of citizen Iyiosa and other Nigerians are the
consequences of inept political leadership and security
failures. rThe Federal and State governments, including the
security apparatus in Edo State, must step in to ensure that Iyiosa
is released quickly and unhurt.
” Failure thereof, I shall in my personal capacity, consult with
bar leaders and colleagues and take more drastic steps to ensure
that government is alive to its responsibilities and this will
include embarking on a peaceful protest to the office of the
Governor of Edo State, the Speaker of the House of Assembly and the
Commissioner for Police in Edo State.
“This will be done to let the whole world know the state of
insecurity in Edo State and of course, Nigeria.
The National Publicity Secretary of the Nigerian Bar Association
Kunle Edun has called for peaceful protest by lawyers if Iyioha
Osabase Omon, is not soon released without any hurt.
Kunle made this call on Sunday following the news about the
abduction of another lawyer, Iyioha Osabase Omon who was few
days ago abducted by yet unknown persons in Benin.
In his statement made available to TheNigerialawyer(TNL) he said
it is sad to hear again that another lawyer, Mr. Iyioha Osobase
Omon, a Benin based lawyer, was kidnapped few days ago
“This kidnapping is one too many and is emblematic of the
present worsening security situation in Nigeria. In spite of the
commendable efforts by the NBA Benin branch to stop the kidnapping
of its members, the crime still persists.
“It is the responsibility of government to protect the lives and
property of its citizens.
“The kidnapping of citizen Iyiosa and other Nigerians are the
consequences of inept political leadership and security
failures. rThe Federal and State governments, including the
security apparatus in Edo State, must step in to ensure that Iyiosa
is released quickly and unhurt.
” Failure thereof, I shall in my personal capacity, consult with
bar leaders and colleagues and take more drastic steps to ensure
that government is alive to its responsibilities and this will
include embarking on a peaceful protest to the office of the
Governor of Edo State, the Speaker of the House of Assembly and the
Commissioner for Police in Edo State.
“This will be done to let the whole world know the state of
insecurity in Edo State and of course, Nigeria.