An Enugu based prominent legal firm In a formal letter addressed to the State Director of the Department of State Security (DSS), OAU Onyema & Co, a prominent legal firm, has submitted an application for the bail and release of Mr. Ugulu Okafor Ugulu, a PDP Chairmanship aspirant, and his son, Ebubechukwu Patrick Okafor, a National Youth Service Corps member.

The letter details the circumstances leading to their arrest and subsequent detention, highlighting that the family received a phone call on December 20, 2023, inviting Mr. Ugulu to the DSS office in Enugu the following day. Since then, there has been no contact with the detained individuals, causing distress for their family.

The legal team emphasizes the lack of criminal history for Mr. Ugulu O. Ugulu, noting his contributions as a politician and former Administrator of Mbanabo South Development Area in Enugu State.
They raise concerns about the potential political motivation behind the arrest, especially given Mr. Ugulu's involvement in the upcoming Enugu State LG Chairmanship Election.

Chief Sir OAU Onyema, the Principal of OAU Onyema & Co, respectfully seeks the bail of the clients, emphasizing the violation of their fundamental human rights during the festive season.
The legal firm urges a timely review of the application, hoping for a swift resolution to the matter.
The letter copies the Director General of the DSS Headquarters in Abuja, drawing attention to the plea for justice and fairness.

Attached are more details and the bail application.

https://enugudaily.net/law-firm-alleges-illegal-detention-of-enugu-politician-son-by-dss/

Gestapo!

It's always good to honour such invitations with an entourage of witnesses because they can even deny you ever entered their office.

Jamal Khashoggi, the Saudi journalist who disappeared without a trace visiting the Saudi embassy in Istanbul readily comes to mind.

Nawa