Anambra NBA calls for investigation after lawyer allegedly assaulted
The Awka Branch of the Nigerian Bar Association has condemned the alleged assault of lawyer Charles Ifeanyi by operatives of the Operation Clean and Healthy Anambra Brigade (OCHA Brigade). The NBA is urging the Anambra State Government and relevant agencies to investigate the incident, which reportedly took place at Eke-Awka Market. Michael Ozojiofor, Publicity Secretary of the NBA Awka Branch, detailed the events and called for accountability. The OCHA Brigade, along with Agunaechemba operatives, is accused of using excessive force and denying access to the detained lawyer.
What happened
- Charles Ifeanyi was allegedly assaulted and detained by OCHA Brigade operatives at Eke-Awka Market after intervening in a dispute between officials and a trader.
- The NBA Awka Branch claims that the OCHA Brigade and Agunaechemba operatives used excessive force, including beating and detaining Ifeanyi and his brother.
- The Human Rights Committee of the NBA, Awka Branch, was denied access to Ifeanyi while he was in custody and was threatened by the operatives.
- Law Mefor, the state Commissioner for Information, confirmed the incident and stated that an investigation would be carried out.
- The NBA has petitioned the state Commissioner of Police and the Commissioner for Environment, calling for a thorough probe into the matter.
