A Nigerian Lawyer, Douglas Ogbankwa Esq has narrated how he was harassed and faced death threats, while representing the interest of one of his clients at the Department of State Services (DSS).
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"It is primarily responsible for intelligence gathering within the country and for the protection of senior government officials, particularly the President and state governors, and protecting the Federal Republic of Nigeria against domestic threats.
It is unfortunate that the DSS have deviated from their primary assignment to threaten lives domestically.
In an interview with Chief Dr. Patrick Osagie Eholor otherwise known as Ultimate Equal, the Father of Nigerian Students-FONS, he said "The assault to Barrister Douglas Ogbankwa by officers of the DSS is very worrisome."
Furthermore, he said "this shows the level of impunity and disregard for human lives by security agencies in Nigeria. Douglas is one of the many Nigerians who suffer abuse by security agencies. This is one reason why we need the Nigerian Bar Association to speak and condemn.
"Sanction must also follow against those responsible. I am worried that the NBA Benin has not said anything even after 24 hours of assault even When a citizen suffers this kind of embarrassment we run to lawyers but they cannot now fight for their own. This is sad and not right. We must acts as comrades and show love to each other.
"The DSS who are involved in this disgraceful behaviour should be suspended as the investigation into this matter. I also suggest the NBA CHAIRMAN Benin should write to the Governor of Edo State about the continuous abuse of lawyers and civilians from the DSS and they should be transfer immediately away from Benin we cannot accommodate such behaviour in this state." Dr. Eholor concluded