The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has disclosed that it has successfully intervened in securing the release of the kidnapped member of the NBA Benin Branch, Mr. Uyi Frank Obayagbona, Esq.
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This is contained in a statement issued by the NBA National Publicity Secretary, Mr. Rapulu Ernest Nduka, Esq., which was made available to TheNigeriaLawyer (TNL) “NBA INTERVENES IN THE KIDNAP OF MR. UYI FRANK OBAYAGBONA OF NBA BENIN BRANCH.”
“On the 5th day of September, the news of the kidnap of Mr. Uyi Frank Obayagbona filtered in.”
Meanwhile, it was noted that the NBA President, Mr. Olumide Akpata set up a team to demand that the Police intervene in the situation by taking proactive measures towards securing the release of her member.
“The President of the Nigerian Bar Association – Mr. Olumide Akpata, in keeping with the promise that the welfare of members of the NBA will always take top priority, set up a team to meet with the Edo State Commissioner of Police, to demand that every measure be set in motion to effect the release of our kidnapped colleague.
“The team was made up of John Aikpokpo-Martins (1st VP NBA), Kunle Edun (Welfare Sec NBA), Pius Oiwoh (Chairman NBA Benin Branch), Asamah Kadiri, Osarodion Obayagbona and Mrs. Ogochukwu Iwoba.” He said.
However, it was stated that the team met with the State Commissioner and he assured that steps are going to be taken thereon.
“The team after its meeting with the Edo State Commissioner of Police was assured that no stone will be left unturned in ensuring that Mr. Uyi Frank Obayagbona is released unhurt.”
Finally, he noted that he has been successfully released.
“The Nigerian Bar Association can confirm that Mr. Uyi Frank Obayagbona has now been released.” He concluded.
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