Igbo Lawyers Demand Investigation Of Asari Dokubo For Alleged Threats

The Igbo Lawyers Association (ILA), a collective of lawyers of Igbo descent, is urging the Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, to take action against former militant leader, Asari Dokubo.

The group accuses Dokubo of making a severe threat aimed at eradicating the Igbo tribe.

Meeting in Aba, Abia State, the ILA expressed its concern over the lack of response from authorities regarding Dokubo’s inflammatory comments. The group has decided to leverage all available legal routes to ensure the situation is not overlooked.

In a letter addressed to the IGP and dated July 6, 2023, the ILA emphasized that Dokubo’s freedom following his “heinous crime against the Igbos” is unacceptable.

The letter, titled “Threats/Hate Speech Against Ndi-Igbo by Asari Dokubo: A Call For His Arrest and Possible Prosecution,” demands an immediate investigation and potential prosecution of Dokubo.

The letter state, “We have watched with dismay and disbelief the video of Asari Dokubo which was circulated online on 23 June 2023, wherein he threatened to wipe out the Igbo Race, which said threats, as contained in the video, are against the spirit of the anti-terrorism act and the cybercrime act of 2015.

“In the said video, Asari Dokubo was seen committing this heinous crime against one of the major tribes/races in Nigeria. Regrettably, the said suspect is still walking freely without any sign of arrest or prosecution.

“Therefore, we the Igbo Lawyers Association passionately call on your highly respected office, to quickly intervene, and arrest Asari Dokubo for possible investigation and prosecution. Accept our esteemed regards.”

In the communique signed by Chief Ukpai Ukairo, Deputy Leader and Barr. Victor Chinonye Onweremadu, the Coordinator, resolved as follows: “The Inspector General Of Police should order the arrest of Asari Dokubo, with immediate effect for possible investigation and prosecution of the threats to wipe out the Igbo tribe, which is one of the major tribes in Nigeria.

“We noted with dismay and disbelief that despite the notoriety of the said video of threats to wipe out the Igbo Race, Asari Dokubo is still walking freely in Nigeria without any form of arrest from the police.

“And in the event the Inspector General Of Police fails to heed the call to arrest Asari Dokubo, Igbo lawyers will commence a suit of mandamus to compel the Inspector General Of Police to do his work.”

The Lawyers also urged the federal government to respect the court judgment and release Mazi Nnamdi Kanu to bring lasting peace in the South East of Nigeria.