Access to Justice (A2J) has called for the arrest of the Chairman, Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) Mr. Danladi Umar and his aides for assaulting a security guard, Mr. Clement Sargwak, at Banex Plaza, Abuja. The group in a letter to the Commissioner of Police Abuja, Musa Kimopsc gave him seven days, within which to commence the prosecution of the CCB boss and his collaborators. xThe group noted that the Police Act 2020, outlines the responsibilities of the Nigeria Police Force for maintaining public safety and order. “In other words, the Police cannot ration justice according to its pleasure. 83(2)(c) of the Police Act requires the Police to be fair to all persons in Nigeria notwithstanding their economic status or religious, ethnic or political beliefs or association,” it said.

Source: The Guardian April 20, 2021 04:06 UTC