The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Osogbo branch, has condemned the arson of the Osun High Court in Ilesa on Monday.
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The NBA, in a statement by its Chairman, Mr Yemi Abiona, on Tuesday in Osogbo, described the incident as a “heinous attack that poses a serious threat to justice delivery and the rule of law”.
According to Abiona, it is worrisome that such a dastardly attack is happening the second time, having recorded a similar incident few years ago in court 3, where the chambers of the judge was razed.
“I wonder what the perpetrators of such an attack on the court room intended to achieve. This attack is the handiwork of faceless cowards and ignorants.
“Though, the cause of this arson is still subject to investigation, but from indications, the inferno cannot be an act of God.
“We only wonder what the perpetrators intend to achieve by setting fire to court rooms where documents are kept,” he said.
The chairman commended Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun for his swift response of directing thorough investigations and increased security measures around the court premises in the state.
Abiona, who urged security agencies to apprehend the perpetrators and bring them to justice, said the association was ready to provide free legal services to prosecute whoever was behind the arson.
“We are urging the police to leave no stone unturned in conducting a thorough investigation into the incident.
“Together, we can uphold the integrity of our justice system,” he said.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Osun High Court 2 in Ilesa was set on fire in the early hours of Monday.
The arson led to the destruction of sensitive documents and exhibits of the court, while the entire building was burnt to the ground.
Meanwhile, Adeleke had directed thorough investigations into the incident, and also called on security agencies to beef up security measures around all court premises in the state.
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