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Why Court Disbanded Ebubeagu Security Outfit In Ebonyi | READ DETAILS

Faith Ukanwa

Feb 15, 2023

Why Court Disbanded Ebubeagu Security Outfit In Ebonyi | READ DETAILS
The Federal High Court sitting in Abakaliki on Tuesday disbanded the South-East security outfit popularly known as Ebubeagu in Ebonyi State.

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The court disbanded Ebubeagu security outfit following reports of extortions, human rights abuses, illegal arrests and use of firearms.

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Delivering judgement, Justice Fatun Riman declared that Ebubeagu which was established by the Ebonyi state House of Assembly, was illegal and unconstitutional.

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Justice Riman ordered the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies to disarm Ebubeagu Operatives.

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