Three lawyers kidnapped on Benin-Auchi Road, freed

The three lawyers kidnapped along Benin -Auchi Road, on February 2nd, 2022 have been released.

A statement on Saturday by the Chairman of the Warri Branch, Chief Emmanuel O. Uti, said that the incident brings to light the need for the Edo State Government to take steps to clear the forest from the Ogbemudia Farms area along the Benin-Auchi Road up to Ekpoma.

The statement read: “Gentlemen, we are pleased to announce the release of three of our colleagues and their driver who were kidnapped along Benin -Auchi Road, on February 2nd, 2022.

“They were released on February 5th, 2022 around 1.05 am and have been reunited with their families.

“The joy and relief this has brought to us as a branch, cannot be expressed in simple terms.

“We are indeed very grateful to God, the Members of NBA Benin Branch (Lion Bar) and all who showed support and solidarity to the families of our colleagues and the Branch during this harrowing experience occasioned by the traumatic incident.

“This kidnap incident has brought to fore, on the need for the Edo State Government to take steps to clear the forest from the Ogbemudia Farms axis along the Benin-Auchi Road up to Ekpoma and the need for every Police Area Commands in Edo and Delta State to be equipped with Phone Tracking devices to help in curbing this security menace that the Nation is grappling with.”

He added that the branch is indeed grateful to its creator and wish to assure all, that the branch will always lend its voice on suggestions and steps to be taken in tackling the security challenges.

“We will not fail in our duties in pursuit of upholding the rule of law in our state.

“We remain committed to the safety and welfare of members of the Bar and the progress of our nation,” he said