Senior lawyer Tobenna Erojikwe has strongly denounced the recent mob assault on fellow practitioner Uduak Adams while she was house hunting.
Erojikwe called the weekend attack over false child kidnapping accusations “appalling,” “unconscionable” and utterly unjust
The Law Crest senior partner said the harrowing incident highlights the severe consequences of misinformation, prejudice and mob mentality. He wholly condemned the act, demanding society unequivocally call for action and accountability.
Erojikwe welcomed the Nigerian Bar Association’s resolve to take on the matter. He further urged police and authorities to fully investigate, identify and prosecute all responsible parties to the maximum extent of the law.
Letting such vigilante violence go unpunished undermines Nigeria’s legal system, he said.In solidarity with Adams, Erojikwe stated it is imperative that everyone unites against this senseless brutality and supports justice for her. He observed that these are not isolated cases but signs of a broader societal problem requiring collective attention.
Erojikwe reiterated the need to affirm commitment to a safe, just society where every individual is protected from harm and vigilantism. As Governing Board Chairman of NBA’s Institute of Continuing Legal Education, he called on the legal community to take a stand
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