The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) Nigeria has called on Security Agencies to secure the release of its member, Ms Paulette Bisola Ajayi, who was recently abducted in Rivers State
This is contained in a statement signed by FIDA Nigeria’s Country Vice-President/National President, Mrs Rhoda Tyoden and National Publicity Secretary, Eliana Martins made available to TheNigeriaLawyer (TNL)
“FIDA Nigeria received the shocking and terrible news yesterday of the abduction of her Rivers State Branch Member, Ms Paulette Bisola Ajayi, by four fully armed men in front of her home in Port Harcourt.
“We join in calling for the prompt safe release of Ms. Paulette Ajayi by her abductors and appeal to the Security operatives to put all machinery to rescue this young and promising lawyer.
“We further appeal to the Governor His Excellency Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, to put all resources at his disposal in place to assist in the immediate rescue of our colleague.” the statement reads in part
FIDA also sympathized with the family and mother of the abducted who sustained injuries while trying to save her daughter.
“Our hearts go out to her family especially her mother Mrs. Ngozi Kathryn Ajayi, a past ViceChairperson and active member of the same FIDA Rivers State Branch. We also pray for her quick recovery as she was seriously brutalized while trying to save her daughter from the hands of the abductors.”
Furthermore, FIDA commended the President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) for setting up Task Force regarding the abduction and urged all those who know the whereabouts of Paulette Ajayi to provide information
FIDA said, “FIDA Nigeria commends the prompt action of the NBA National President, Mr. Olumide Akpata, in this matter; we repose our confidence in the six-member task force he has set up and offer our full support.
“We similarly call for assistance from well-meaning Nigerians with key information about the whereabouts of Paulette Ajayi to come forward with the requisite information.
“The issue of security of lives and property in the country is of paramount importance and the
government must step up in dealing with this menace daily plaguing our communities. All around Nigeria the story is the same. Prompt cohesive action is required by the Government to save Nigerians.”
