*Says It’s Unfortunate State Resources Are Prioritized To
Intimidate Citizens
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Bulus Atsen led administration of the Nigerian Bar Association,
Abuja branch (Unity Bar), has condemned the invasion and armed
attack on the counsel of Indigenous People of Biafra
(IPOB), Ifeanyi Ejiofor by security agencies.
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This was disclosed in a statement made by Chairman Atsen on
Sunday, noting that Ejiofor was only discharging his duties as a
lawyer.
He said: “The leadership of the NBA Abuja Branch (Unity Bar) has
been reliably informed of the armed attack on the residence of Mr.
Ifeanyi Ejiofor, a member of the Branch and Counsel to Mr. Nnamdi
Kanu.
“The siege and attack took place at Mr. Ejiofor’s country home in
Anambra in the wee hours of Sunday, 6th June 2021.
“Mr. Ejiofor, who is committed to the restoration of peace in
the Southeast, travelled to Anambra on Saturday 5th June, 2021 to
foster that course.
“The armed assault which was executed by a joint operation of
military personnel, police and NSCDC officers, has left Mr.
Ejiofor’s PA, Samuel Okoro, dead, his elder brother, driver and
domestic staff arrested and a Toyota Camry conveying the corpse of
Samuel Okoro driven away by the security agents.
“His apartment was riddled with bullets without the slightest
provocation.
“It is instructive and unfortunate to note that this assault and
harassment by agents of the state on account of Mr. Ejiofor’s legal
representation of Nnamdi Kanu at the Federal High Court, Abuja
Division, now seems to be the modus operandi of the Federal
Government.
“The NBA Abuja Branch condemns the reckless use of State powers
to attack lawyers for discharging their functions pursuant to
Section 36(6) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of
Nigeria.
“We call on the Chief of Army Staff, Maj. Gen. Farouk Yahaya and
the Inspector General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba, to call the
respective personnel to order and commence disciplinary proceedings
against those responsible for this assault on Ifeanyi Ejiofor, Esq.
and his community.
“It is disheartening that at a time when the entire country is
constantly under siege and ravaged by criminal elements, state
resources are prioritized for the intimidation and attack of
innocent citizens who have the right to be protected by the
government. There is a critical need for state agents to be
accountable for state powers vested in them and that can be done by
complying with the rule of law and not force”.
*Says It’s Unfortunate State Resources Are Prioritized To
Intimidate Citizens
Bulus Atsen led administration of the Nigerian Bar Association,
Abuja branch (Unity Bar), has condemned the invasion and armed
attack on the counsel of Indigenous People of Biafra
(IPOB), Ifeanyi Ejiofor by security agencies.
This was disclosed in a statement made by Chairman Atsen on
Sunday, noting that Ejiofor was only discharging his duties as a
lawyer.
He said: “The leadership of the NBA Abuja Branch (Unity Bar) has
been reliably informed of the armed attack on the residence of Mr.
Ifeanyi Ejiofor, a member of the Branch and Counsel to Mr. Nnamdi
Kanu.
“The siege and attack took place at Mr. Ejiofor’s country home in
Anambra in the wee hours of Sunday, 6th June 2021.
“Mr. Ejiofor, who is committed to the restoration of peace in
the Southeast, travelled to Anambra on Saturday 5th June, 2021 to
foster that course.
“The armed assault which was executed by a joint operation of
military personnel, police and NSCDC officers, has left Mr.
Ejiofor’s PA, Samuel Okoro, dead, his elder brother, driver and
domestic staff arrested and a Toyota Camry conveying the corpse of
Samuel Okoro driven away by the security agents.
“His apartment was riddled with bullets without the slightest
provocation.
“It is instructive and unfortunate to note that this assault and
harassment by agents of the state on account of Mr. Ejiofor’s legal
representation of Nnamdi Kanu at the Federal High Court, Abuja
Division, now seems to be the modus operandi of the Federal
Government.
“The NBA Abuja Branch condemns the reckless use of State powers
to attack lawyers for discharging their functions pursuant to
Section 36(6) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of
Nigeria.
“We call on the Chief of Army Staff, Maj. Gen. Farouk Yahaya and
the Inspector General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba, to call the
respective personnel to order and commence disciplinary proceedings
against those responsible for this assault on Ifeanyi Ejiofor, Esq.
and his community.
“It is disheartening that at a time when the entire country is
constantly under siege and ravaged by criminal elements, state
resources are prioritized for the intimidation and attack of
innocent citizens who have the right to be protected by the
government. There is a critical need for state agents to be
accountable for state powers vested in them and that can be done by
complying with the rule of law and not force”.