Nzelu condemns medicine marts invasion by security operatives, demands explanations
By: Abba Onyekachukwu, Abuja.
Amobi Nzelu Esq, the Principal Partner at Chinenye Chambers, Abuja, has condemned the invasion of Onitsha Headbridge Medicine Market, Aba, and Idumota Medicine Markets by security operatives on Monday, February 10, 2025. The simultaneous raids, which occurred in the early hours of the morning, have raised several disturbing questions.
In a press statement he made available to journalists in his chambers recently in Abuja, Nzelu expressed concerns about the identity of the security agencies involved in the invasion, questioning whether their actions were in line with extant provisions of Nigerian laws. He also asked who identified the drugs carried away in trailers, who verified their authenticity, and whether the owners were contacted.
Furthermore, Nzelu queried the justification for stationing at least four armored personnel carriers in front of the markets during the operation, asking if the country is in a state of war and, if so, against whom. He also demanded to know if the governors of the various states were informed about the operations and the deployment of the military.
Nzelu’s statement described the situation as “very unfortunate,” stating that Nigeria is “gradually sliding into a pariah state, better still, a rudderless country.” He emphasized the need for the Federal Government to investigate the invasions and “come out clean in their findings.” Nzelu urged that anyone found culpable must face the full weight of the law.
As a renowned lawyer and advocate for justice, Nzelu’s concerns warrant attention and prompt action from the government and security agencies ¹.
A press release from Amobi Nzelu Esq, Principal Partner at Chinenye Chambers, Abuja, has condemned the invasion of Onitsha Headbridge Medicine Market, Aba, and Idumota Medicine Markets by security operatives on Monday, February 10, 2025. The simultaneous raids, which occurred in the early hours of the morning, have raised several disturbing questions.
Nzelu expressed concerns about the identity of the security agencies involved in the invasion, questioning whether their actions were in line with extant provisions of Nigerian laws. He also asked who identified the drugs carried away in trailers, who verified their authenticity, and whether the owners were contacted.
Furthermore, Nzelu queried the justification for stationing at least four armored personnel carriers in front of the markets during the operation, asking if the country is in a state of war and, if so, against whom. He also demanded to know if the governors of the various states were informed about the operations and the deployment of the military.
Nzelu’s statement described the situation as “very unfortunate,” stating that Nigeria is “gradually sliding into a pariah state, better still, a rudderless country.” He emphasized the need for the Federal Government to investigate the invasions and “come out clean in their findings.” Nzelu urged that anyone found culpable must face the full weight of the law.
As a renowned lawyer and advocate for justice, Nzelu’s concerns warrant attention and prompt action from the government and security agencies.
