A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN, Chukwuemeka Ofodile, has petitioned the Inspector General of Police over harassment and threats to the personal liberty of some indigenes of Agunese community in Awgu Local Government Area of Enugu State.
IgbereTV recalls that the community has been embroiled in a crisis for several months, leading to the arrest and detention of some indigenes.
Ofodile, a senior lawyer, who is the son of a former Attorney General and Minister of Justice, the late Chike Ofodile, SAN has now called for the IGP’s intervention.
He said his petition became necessary following events sequel to the filing of a civil suit by his clients.
The petition to the police boss was dated December 19, 2024, and titled, “Re: Unlawful Harassment and Threats to Personal Liberty etc. by Men of The Police Command, Following the Institution of Suit Number: FHC/EN/CS/198/2024-Barrister Vincent Okafor and Six others Vs. IGP and 17 others etc.”
