*Says Lagos State Judiciary Informed Him That True Facts Are Not In Public Domain Yet

The Chairman of the Lagos branch of the Nigerian Bar Association, Ikechukwu Uwanna has reacted to the viral report of the alleged arrest and detention of a Lagos State Magistrate by the Police Headquarters in Mushin, Lagos.

Recall that TheNigeriaLawyer reported earlier today that on Monday, 30th May, 2022, the Area Commander of Area D Police Command, Lagis, ACP Aliko Dankoli had ordered the arrest and detention of a Magistrate, who went to the command for a routine check at the command’s cell.

The reported arrest expectedly sparked widespread fury especially within the legal profession.

In a statement sighted by TheNigeriaLawyer, the NBA Lagos Chair acknowledged that his attention has been drawn to the alleged detention of the Magistrate.

He also recommitted to the protection of the judiciary as a Bar Association, and pledged not to abdicate that responsibility even in the present issue.

“My attention has been drawn to the disturbing news of a Magistrate in the Lagos Magistracy being reportedly detained by a police officer in the course of the Magistrate’s official functions.

As we are all aware, we are, and should be the bulwark of support to the Judiciary and I am committed to ensuring that we keep the faith in this regard.”

He stated that upon receipt of the news, he immediately contacted the Chief Registrar of the Lagos judiciary to confirm the report. According to him, the Chief Registrar informed him that the true facts are not as widely published and that the Lagos State Judiciary is on the issue.

He said: “Upon receiving the news of the unfortunate sacrilegious incident, I reached out to the Chief Registrar of the Lagos State Judiciary to confirm same.

He however informed me that the true facts are not as widely published and that the Lagos State Judiciary is looking into the matter.”

In the statement, he also restated that the NBA Lagos branch shall engage the Lagos State Judiciary to get to the root of the matter.

“We shall continue to engage the Lagos State Judiciary to get to the root of the matter.”

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