Emab Plaza bombing: NBA tackles FG on security

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has reminded the federal government of its responsibility to provide adequate security of lives and property.
The NBA President, Mr. Okey Wali (SAN) stated this in the wake of the latest bomb blast at Emab Plaza in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.

In a statement issued over the weekend in Abuja, Okey Wali said: “The NBA uses this medium to remind the federal government again, that the primary responsibility of government is the protection of lives and property.  We also remind the Federal Government that further to the principle of social contract, Nigerian citizens surrendered their sovereignty to the country in return for protection by the state.  So far it seems that government efforts in this regard are not yielding the desired result.  We use this opportunity to encourage every Nigerian to be security conscious and collaborate with the security agencies for a more secured society.”

He further said the Bar received with shock the sad news of the bomb blast in Emab Plaza, located at Wuse II area of Nigeria’s Capital, Abuja which resulted in the unfortunate and untimely death of 22 persons and left many more injured.  This latest bomb explosion in Abuja is only part of a series of sporadic bomb blasts in some parts of Nigeria.
“The NBA condemns this bomb blast, which has caused deaths and grievous bodily injuries to many Nigerians.  There can never be any justification for these dastardly and brazen acts of carnage.”
“This latest bomb explosion brings to the fore the need for the Federal Government of Nigeria to intensify efforts in bringing these acts of terrorism and insurgency to an end.  We can no longer afford to keep losing human lives as if it no longer has value.”
The association expressesed its profound condolences to those who lost loved ones in the bomb blast, and wish those that sustained injuries quick recovery.