Three lawyers who were abducted on
Benin -Auchi Road, on February 2nd, 2022 have been released on Saturday.
In a statement by the Chairman of the Warri Branch of the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), Chief Emmanuel O. Uti, said that the incident brings to light the need for the Edo State Government to take steps to clear the forest from the Ogbemudia Farms axis along the Benin-Auchi Road up to Ekpoma.
The lawyers were released along with the driver who was driving them without harm.
“The joy and relief this has brought to us as a Branch, cannot be expressed in simple terms.
“We are indeed very grateful to God, the Members of NBA Benin Branch(Lion Bar) and all who showed support and solidarity to the families of our colleagues and the Branch during this harrowing experience occasioned by the traumatic incident.
“This kidnap incident has brought to fore, on the need for the Edo State Government to take steps to clear the forest from the Ogbemudia Farms axis along the Benin-Auchi Road up to Ekpoma and the need for every Police Area Commands in Edo and Delta State to be equipped with Phone Tracking devices to help in curbing this security menace that the Nation is grappling with.
“In conclusion, we are indeed grateful to our creator and wish to assure all, that the Branch will always lend its voice on suggestions and steps to be taken in tackling these security challenges.
“We will not fail in our duties in pursuit of upholding the rule of law in our State.
We remain committed to the safety and welfare of members of the Bar and the progress of our nation.”
