NBA Confirms The Release Of Lawyers Arrested By Police In Rivers State

The President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Mr Y.C Maikayau has announced the release of the three lawyers unlawfully arrested by the Rivers State Police command.

Read Full Statement Below;

STATEMENT OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE NIGERIAN BAR ASSOCIATION (NBA) ON THE UNWARRANTED ARREST OF LAWYERS BY THE POLICE IN PORT HARCOURT, RIVERS STATE

UPDATE 1

1 April 2023

Distinguished Colleagues,

I am happy to report to you that our colleagues, Jerry Aondo, Esq, Dr Sobere Nelson, and Odum Eyiba, Esq, have been released on their personal recognisance.

Investigation is ongoing and I will continue to update you as events unfold.

Yakubu Chonoko Maikyau, OON, SAN
PRESIDENT