Lawless Policemen Disrupt Court Proceedings In Yobe To Free Colleagues Accused Of Robbery
The lawless armed policemen forcefully eventually took away the two contemnors who were earlier convicted by Chief Magistrate Hadiza Gimba.
Some operatives of the Yobe State Police Command have reportedly invaded the Chief Magistrate Court in Potiskum to free two of their colleagues who are facing charges of criminal conspiracy and robbery.
It was stated that armed policemen from Area Command Office Potiskum disrupted lawful activities of the court, forcing staff, lawyers and litigants to scamper for their safety.
The incident was said to occur on October 29, 2024, according to Daily Nigerian.
The lawless armed policemen forcefully eventually took away the two contemnors who were earlier convicted by Chief Magistrate Hadiza Gimba.
Before the trial, it was gathered the police command had deliberately refused to produce the suspected officers for prosecution, despite multiple adjournments and court orders.
This allegation was contained in a letter addressed to the Chief Registrar of High Court of Justice in Damaturu by the Chief Magistrate Court.
The Magisterate l accused the police of refusing to receive summons served on them.
However, the Public Relations Officer of the state police command, Dungus Abdulkarim, told newsmen that the case was still under investigation.
According to Mr Abdulkarim, the command is aware of the case and is yet to conclude investigations.
Meanwhile, the state chapter of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, has condemned the invasion, threatening to boycott all the courts in the state.
The body of lawyers, in its resolution after an emergency meeting, demanded the immediate removal, investigation and prosecution of the Area Commander of Potiskum zone and all the police men involved in the armed raid.
