By Austin Ogwuda
Renowned Human Rights lawyer/activist, Femi Falana has written to the Chief of Defense Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa demanding to meet with the traditional ruler of Ewu kingdom, currently in their custody for an audience, noting that the family members are very much worried over his health and safety.
In a letter addressed to CDS, Tuesday, Falana noted that the family members of the monarch are worried about his safety and whereabout as they have not been able to have access to him.
The letter signed by one Marshal Abubakar of the Falana & Falana Chambers reads:
“We act as counsel to the family of HRM, King Clement Ikolo Ogbeneruvwe hereinafter our clients and on their express behest we write.
“Permit me to express our heartfelt condolences to the military authorities and the families of the gallant soldiers of the Nigerian Army who lost their lives in the needless and dastardly attack on them in Delta State.
“Their death is indeed a national, monumental loss we all regret and we pray God Almighty grant their gallant souls eternal rest.
“As you may no doubt be aware, His Royal Highness, King Clement Ikolo Ogbeneruvwe (who was declared wanted by military authorities) turned himself in penultimate week to security agents.
“The families are however worried about his safety and where about as they have not been able to access him.
“We hereby request for an audience with our client, HRM, King Clement Ikolo Ogbeneruvwe in the presence of military authorities, personnel or agent (s)
“Whilst assuring you of our commitment and assistance in getting justice for the slain patriotic soldiers and their families, please accept as usual our kind and warm regards, always”.
Credit: The News Guru
