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| October Protest: NBA Asks Police to Release, Apologize, Compensate Detainees in Kano |
By Salisu K Ismail
The Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, yesterday, demanded the unconditional release of its member detained by the Kano State Police Command for planning a peaceful October 1 protest in the state.
In a letter to the Kano Police Commissioner, signed by NBA Chairman, Kano Branch, Usman Umar Fari Esq, said "the action is a gross violation of their fundamental rights to freedom of assembly, expression, and association, as enshrined in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999, (as amended) as well as African Charter for Human and Peoples’ Rights (Ratification and Enforcement) Act.
The letter reads in part: “The continued detention undermines democratic principles and the rule of law. We hold the Nigeria Police Force responsible for their safety and well-being.”
1st October,2024
The Commissioner of Police,
Kano Police Command,
Bompai,
Kano
Dear Mr Commissioner,
UNLAWFUL ARREST AND DETENTION OF OUR MEMBERS
We write to express our deep concern regarding the arrest and detention of the members NPFM [two of whom are members of the Nigerian Bar Association (Kano branch)], who were detained on Monday and taken to an unknown destination, for planning a peaceful protest. This action is a gross violation of their fundamental rights to freedom of assembly, expression, and association, as enshrined in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999, (as amended) as well as African Charter for Human and Peoples’ Rights (Ratification and Enforcement) Act.
The continued detention undermines democratic principles and the rule of law. We hold the Nigeria Police Force responsible for their safety and well-being.
We therefore demand immediate and unconditional release of all detainees, compensation including unreserved apology for unlawful detention and violation of their rights.
Sincerely,
Usman Umar Fari Esq., Chairman, Nigerian Bar Association, Kano Branch
CC:
– National Human Rights Commission
– Inspector General of Police
– Attorney General of the Federation
– President, Nigerian Bar Association
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