FEATURED
Republic Of Benin Acting On ‘Order From Above’ Chained Igboho Like An Animal – Lawyer
According to him, Igboho is allegedly being treated less than an animal in police custody based on what he termed “order from above,” and he would appear before a court tomorrow, for an extradition order.
He alleged further that he has information from a police source that Igboho has been put in a painful condition and subjected to torture as his legs and hands were allegedly tied like an animal.
“Just about three minutes ago, I got a call from a reliable source from the authorities in the Republic of Benin that Sunday Igboho has been put in a very dehumanising condition in a police cell in Cotonou.
“The police source told me that they are under instruction by an order from the above that Igboho should be chained like an animal waiting to be slaughtered. He told me that Igboho was tightly chained to the floor and he is in serious pains.
“While I was talking to the police officer on the telephone, I can hear our client crying and asking that the chains should be removed and that he is pains. But the officer told him that they cannot remove the chains as they are acting on instruction,” he said.
Alliyu insisted that the extradition order being sought by the Nigerian authorities may not likely sail through, given the status of Igboho as a political offender.
“I know that our client, Chief Sunday Adeyemo (aka Sunday Igboho), would be taken to a court in Cotonou, the capital of the Republic of Benin, tomorrow, Wednesday.
“The Nigerian authorities and security operatives that arrested him would be approaching the court for an extradition order to bring Sunday Igboho back to Nigeria.
“But it is not likely that the extradition order being sought for would sail through. This is because of the status of our client as a political offender who enjoys immunity against extradition. Like I said in a press release earlier today, even his arrest by security operatives was against the political nature of his offense.
“There is an existing extradition treaty between four West African countries, including Nigeria, Togo, Ghana and Republic, which grants Igboho immunity from being extradited from the Republic of Benin.
“The Extradition Treaty of 1984 between Togo, Nigeria, Ghana and Republic of Benin excluded political fugitives. It also states that where the fugitive will not get justice because of discrimination and/or undue delay in prosecution, the host country should not release the fugitive.
“Article 20 of African Charter on Human and Peoples Rights to which the four countries are signatories made agitation for self-determination a fundamental right to be protected by all countries,” he said.
(This story excluding headline contains information from Nigerian Tribune)
Why a 67-Year-Old Lagos Lawyer Was Sent to jail Over Law Breach
Tension as 9 Family Members, Including 2-Month-Old Baby, Killed in Plateau Night Attack
Drug Abuse Driving Kidnapping, Insecurity, Social Decay — Muhammad Bande
ADC Urges FG to Intensify Rescue Efforts for Kidnap Victims in Borno, Kwara
Physiotherapist Dies at Umahi’s Ebonyi Residence as Minister Calls for Autopsy
Oriire Rescue Proves Criminals Can Be Defeated With Political Will, Says Gbenga Hashim
NAF Says Airstrikes Neutralise Scores of Terrorists, Destroy Enclave in Borno
Airport Dispute: Keyamo Demands Obi’s Apology, Payment of N25,000 Fine Within 7 Days
How We Disrupted Terrorist Networks in Oriire and Rescued 44 Kidnapped Victims — Army
Peter Obi Hails Rescue of Abducted Schoolchildren, Demands Stronger Security Measures
Oriire Abduction: Tinubu Commends Rescue, Pledges Justice for Victims, Fallen Teacher
Emevor Assault: Isoko North Chair Backs Police Arrest, Prosecution of Community Leaders
Makinde Links Oyo School Abduction to Hours After 2027 Presidential Declaration
Dafinone Allegedly Worked Against Ethiope State, Rooted for Anioma – Committee Claims
