Police Brutality: 54 Counsel Form Formidable Defence Team For Bernard Oyabevwe

Fifty-four lawyers have appeared in court as defence counsels for brutalised Lawyer, Benard Oyabevwe who, in a twist, is standing trial for alleged assault on two Policemen.

The counsel led by 84-year-old Mr Ede O. Inekuku on Thursday 2nd of August 2018 entered appearance as counsels to Mr Oyabevwe.

The Magistrate Court 1, Effurun, Delta State was filled to the brim by Benard’s defence team drawn from Warri, Effurun, Sapele and Ughelli NBA branches.

At the commencement of proceedings, the Police withdrew two of its charges and sought leave to substitute the pending charge and thereafter opened their case by calling PW1 who was cross examined and at the instance of the prosecution the case was adjourned.

Recall that on June 5th 2018 policemen in  Area ‘A’  Division Police Station in Warri, Delta State Oyabevwe while he was attempting to secure the release of his client with backed by a court injunction. 

Despite videos recordings showing how Police brutalised the Lawyer, a charge of assault on two policemen was filed against Mr. Oyabevwe.

According to the charge sheet, the defendant assaulted officers, Collins Imade and Renner Festus on June 5 at Police A Division, Warri while performing their lawful duties.

Mr. Oyabevwe pleaded not guilty to the charges.

At the instance of the prosecution, Chief Magistrate H. O. Ikeh adjourned the case to 14th and 15th, August 2018 for continuation of hearing.