Gov. Diri condemns invasion of Justice Aganaba's courtroom

Senator Douye Diri

Bayelsa governor, Douye Diri

By Shedrack Frank

Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri has condemned in the strongest terms the invasion of Justice Nayai Aganaba’s Court by hoodlums.

His reaction to the incident comes on Wednesday at the reception and launch of a book titled, ‘Astute Judgments and Essays’ written as part of activities commemorating the retirement ceremony of Justice Aganaba in Yenagoa.

Last Wednesday, Justice Aganaba was supposed to give a ruling over an intra dispute concerning the Bayelsa chapter of APC when hoodlums took advantage of the commotion in the Courtroom and disrupted proceedings.

Condemning the act, the governor called on security agencies to partner with the state government to provide adequate security for judicial stakeholders to enable them to discharge their constitutional functions without fear of intimidation.

He lauded the Judiciary for its commitment to the administration of justice and protection of the oppressed and vulnerable in the society.

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The governor described Justice Aganaba as an erudite, incorruptible and courageous Jurist who triumphed even in the face of daunting challenges.

“I knew Justice Aganaba as a legal practitioner in the old Rivers state before the creation of Bayelsa State. He is an astute, incorruptible, erudite and courageous Judge.

“Therefore, I call on the police and other sister security agencies to partner with the government in providing adequate security in our court premises and for all Judges. This will help to avoid the reoccurrence of what happened on April 13,” he said.

Bayelsa Police said that it had put two suspects in prison custody following their arrest in connection with the invasion of the state High Court.

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