The Nigeria Bar Association, NBA,
Benin branch has declared three-day boycott of courts.
This is in protest of the recent
security situation in Edo state which they alleged led to the kidnap of Justice
Chioma Nwosu-Iheme of the Court of Appeal, Benin Division.
President of the branch, Prince
Collins Benson Ogiegbean told newsmen in Benin city the state capital at the
late hours of Tuesday that lawyers have been directed to boycott all court
activities starting from Wednesday 6th to Friday 8th November.
He said the incessant kidnapping
of their members was becoming worrisome.
According to him, ‘You all knew
when we stopped representing kidnappers in court, but not too long ago we
lifted that ban. We did this simply because of the personalities that meet with
us concerning the said ugly trend that was becoming something else.
“Unfortunately, they are at it
again to the extent that it is now the turn of the judges. The latest of this
incidents happen to be a justice of the Court of Appeal, that is Honourable
Justice Chioma Nwosu-Iheme of the Court of Appeal, Benin Division.
“We want the security agencies to
wake up, we also want the government to wake up to its responsibility of
protecting lives and properties.
“From Wednesday the 6th day of
November, we are boycotting all courts including the district courts across Edo
state. No lawyer is permitted to appear in courts. This is in solidarity to
Justice Chioma Nwosu-Iheme.
“We, therefore, immediately setup
a taskforce to be headed by Douglas Ogbankwa Esq, they must ensure total
compliance. We shall review the situation if our lordship is not rescued or
found.”
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