April 22, (THEWILL) – The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has condemned the arsonists’ attack on Osun High Court 2 in Ilesa on Monday.
THEWILL reports that the arson attack led to the destruction of sensitive documents and exhibits of the court, while the building was completely razed.
A statement issued on Tuesday by the NBA Chairman in Osun, Yemi Abiona, described the incident as a “heinous attack that poses a serious threat to justice delivery and the rule of law”.
“It is worrisome that such a dastardly attack is happening the second time, having recorded a similar incident a few years ago in court 3, where the chambers of the judge were razed.
“I wonder what the perpetrators of such an attack on the courtroom intended to achieve. This attack is the handiwork of faceless cowards and ignorants.
“Though the cause of this arson is still subject to investigation, from indications, the inferno cannot be an act of God. We only wonder what the perpetrators intend to achieve by setting fire to courtrooms where documents are kept”, he said.
Commending Gov. Ademola Adeleke for directing thorough investigations and increased security measures around the court premises in the state, Abiona urged security agencies to apprehend the perpetrators and bring them to justice
“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.
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