Gombe NBA Accuses AIG Agene of Extortion and Intimidation
The Nigerian Bar Association, Gombe Branch, has accused Assistant Inspector-General of Police Emmanuel Agene of extortion and intimidation towards lawyers and suspects. This allegation arose during a monthly congress on Wednesday, led by branch chairman Alhassan Mu’azu.
The controversy began when lawyer E.S. Tizhe, representing Ahmed Shuaibu Gara at the Force Criminal Investigation Department Annex in Gombe, reported that AIG Agene demanded money for Gara's bail, which Mu’azu described as "unheard of, unlawful, illegal and unconstitutional." The branch has formed a committee to investigate these claims, gathering information from other alleged victims.
Mu’azu condemned the actions and called for a thorough investigation by Inspector-General of Police Tunji Disu, asserting that the NBA would present evidence if required. Following Tizhe's petition to the IGP, Agene allegedly contacted Mu’azu, requesting his appearance, which Mu’azu interpreted as intimidation.
The NBA awaits the IGP's response to the matter.
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