The Nigerian Bar Association has condemned the arson attack on the Osun High Court in Ilesa that occurred on Monday.
Barrister Yemi Abiona, the NBA’s Osun State Chairman, expressed serious concerns, stating that the attack poses a significant threat to the justice system and the rule of law in the region.
Abiona questioned the intentions behind the arson, noting that this is the second such incident at the court, with a similar attack happening a few years ago, when the chambers of a judge in Court 3 were destroyed by fire.
While the cause of the fire is still under investigation, Abiona rejected the idea that it could have been a natural incident, suggesting instead that the perpetrators deliberately targeted important court documents.
He praised Governor Ademola Adeleke for swiftly ordering an investigation and increasing security around the court premises.
Abiona also called on the police to thoroughly investigate the crime and bring those responsible to justice, emphasizing the need to protect the integrity of the legal system.
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