A DISTURBING TREND: ABDUCTION OF MEMBERS OF THE NIGERIAN BAR ASSOCIATION (NIGER STATE).
Yet again, we are faced with another abduction. While celebrating Nigeria 's independence, Mr. Isyaku M. Danjuma , a member of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Birnin-Kebbi Branch , was kidnapped in Niger State . This incident is a stark reminder of the growing insecurity and vulnerability of citizens, including lawyers. Demanding Accountability and Action It is imperative that we demand accountability and action against kidnapping and other forms of insecurity. We call on security agencies to take immediate action to rescue Mr. Danjuma …
NBA PRESIDENT APPEALS FOR THE RELEASE OF MR. OKEY WALI, SAN.
It has come to my attention that one of our respected elders and former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mr. Okey Wali, SAN, was reportedly abducted in the early hours of yesterday, 17th April 2023, after his convoy was attacked along East–West Road, in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State. Mr. Okey Wali, SAN, was the 26th President of the NBA and has served this nation in varying capacities, contributing immensely to the growth of the legal practice and in the promotion and entrenchment of the rule of law. He is a …
