“The policemen who demanded money before they could attend to the case have been arrested and kept in detention for disciplinary action,” said Mr Adejobi.
Mr Osigwe urged the lawyers to “cherish the triumphs we’ve achieved together as a Bar and humbly learn from the challenges that have tested our resolve.”
An 18-year-old teenager, Fatiyah Abdulhakeem, was confirmed dead in the custody of the police command in Niger.
The command asked residents to refrain from using bangers, citing potential fire outbreaks and panic.
After count one was read to Adewale, he pleaded guilty. When the registrar read count two, the defendant said, “I pleaded guilty with reason.”
Justice Liman ordered the police chief to charge Mr Achakpo to court or release him on bail unconditionally within 48 hours.
Jimoh Adetunji Abdulquadri’s family is urging state and federal authorities to intervene to ensure justice.
The police command says it recorded 38 cases of gender-based violence in Anambra.
FIDA’s chairperson in Oyo, Ademubowale Adelabu, directed the call to Governor Seyi Makinde’s government in a statement on Friday.
The first prosecution witness, Ms Igwe, had told the court that the incident occurred after she had a disagreement over a missing phone belonging to the defendant, her neighbour.
