Group Debunks Report on Arraignment By IG

A Lagos-based group under the aegis of the Defenders of Al-Trade Agencies Limited, has debunked the reports making the rounds that its proprietor and a federal government land officer were arrested by the Police on the orders of the Inspector General of Police (IGP).

The group told journalists in Lagos at the weekend that there was no iota of truth in the said report, adding that it was a concocted and fabricated story designed to tarnish the image and reputation of the proprietor of Al-Trade Agencies Limited, one Mr. Julius Eshiet and Alabi Collins, a Director of the Federal Ministry of Land, who are defendants in a civil land case in a Lagos court.

“In a bid to damage the name of the defendants and mislead the public, news was orchestrated to the general public that the said persons have been arraigned. It is to be corrected however that no arraignment took place,” said Victor Patrick, the leader of the group, “hence it was necessary to put the record straight before the public.”

“On the case in question, His Lordship, Hon. Justice A.O. Idowu of the High Court of Lagos State stated clearly that the case file be returned to the Administrative Judge for reassignment to a judge in the Criminal Division and the defendants were released.