The lawmaker representing Egbeda/Ona Ara Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives, Hon. Akin Alabi has launched Pro-Bono legal service for residents of Egbeda/Ona Are Federal Constituency.
The Pro-Bono legal service is to help those in need of access to better legal service, insideoyo.com gathered.
According to a release from the lawmaker’s office, the core focus of the program will be the fight against Police brutality, harassment and illegal detentions.
The release reads in part “Akin Alabi has hired a top legal firm in Ibadan to combat these issues, the law firm will inspect all detention areas and police stations within Egbeda/Ona Are to enforce the fundamental human rights of detainees within the consistency.
“Outside Police brutality, the Pro Bono Service will also aid indigents that are defrauded in land cases, harassed by criminals and the issues of fundamental human rights.”
During a visit to the Comissioner of Police, Mr Shina Olukolu about his intention for this program, Alabi stated that he is willing to represent his people on all matters, as a true representative of his people.
While responding, the Comissioner promised to do the best within his capacity to ensure success for everyone involved.
The release also has the mode of operation of the service.
It reads “Explaining how it will work, Hon. Akin Alabi stated that hotlines will be provided on his Akinmeansbusiness social media accounts and a strong memo to his constituency office and Local Government offices for indigenes to know the numbers to call to enjoy this first of its kind service.”
