The assault to Barrister Douglas Ogbankwa by officers of the Directorate of State Services(DSS) is very worrisome. This shows the level of impunity and disregard for human lives by security agencies in Nigeria.
Douglas is one of the many Nigerians who suffer abuse by security agencies. This is one reason why we need the Bar Association to speak and condemn the attack. Sanction must also follow against those responsible.
I am worried that the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Benin has not said anything even after 24 hours of assault. Even when a citizen suffers this kind of embarrassment we run to lawyers but they cannot now fight for their own.
This is sad and not right. We must act as comrades and show love to each other. The DSS who are involved in this disgraceful behaviour should be suspended as the investigation into this matter, continues.
I suggest the NBA Chairman, Benin should write to the Governor of Edo State about the continuous abuse of lawyers and civilians from the DSS and they should be transferred immediately away from Benin.
We cannot accommodate such behaviour in this state.
I am Chief (Dr.) Patrick Osagie Eholor
President , One Love Foundation
Senior Advocate of the Masses (aka Ultimate Equals).
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