The Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, has said it would begin investigation into Monday’s alleged assault of a security guard at Banex Plaza, in Wuse, Abuja by the Code of Conduct Tribunal, CCT Chairman, Danladi Umar.
NBA Publicity Secretary, Dr Rapulu Nduka, said in a statement that actions are underway to determine whether Umar’s conduct was unbecoming of a member of the legal profession, even as the association stated that relevant committee would probe the circumstances leading to the altercation, and, depending on its findings, “ensure that appropriate action is taken to address this occurrence”.
“The attention of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has been drawn to the video making the rounds where the Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) – Danladi Yakubu Umar Esq., was seen, together with his security detail, allegedly assaulting a citizen at Banex Plaza, in Wuse Abuja.
“We understand that this citizen turned out to be a 22-year-old employee of Jul Reliable Guards Services Ltd, posted as a security guard to the Plaza and who is now reportedly hospitalised.
“The NBA has also read the statement credited to the Head, Press and Public Relations of the CCT in response to the actions of Mr Umar.
“The NBA frowns at any display of naked power by a public officer especially one who, by virtue of his high office, is expected to exhibit a high standard of conduct,” the NBA stated.
