Lagos female lawyer severely wounded by mob on false accusation of being a kidnapper in Surulere (Audio)
A female lawyer, Uduak Adams, is currently hospitalised after she was severely attacked by a mob in Surulere, Lagos on a false allegation of being a kidnapper.
A colleague of the lawyer, Amadi Arthur reported the issue on X (Twitter).
He wrote: “This is Uduak Adams. A lawyer based in Lagos State. She was falsely accused of kidnapping the son of a woman in the area where she went to look for accommodation and was almost lynched to death by an irate mob supported by the OPC. This shocking incident unfolded on Aborishade Street, Surulere.
Uduak endured a brutal assault during this ordeal. She was mercilessly flogged with a Hausa koboko, struck with planks, and subjected to numerous punches and kicks.
Her accuser now in detention even called for her execution right on the spot. The gravity of the situation is further underscored by the fact that Uduak sustained severe damage all over her body.
Thankfully, she was vindicated right at the spot where she suffered this barbaric assault as the alleged kidnapped boy was found and he affirmed her innocence. But she had suffered irreparable harm as a result of this mob action.
What if she had died from this? Uduak currently needs our collective help in getting justice. She is in severe pain as a result of this barbaric incident that happened early Thursday of last week.
In a modern moral society, it is unacceptable to have this level of barbarity from fellow citizens like us. All perpetrators in this evil must face the music.
What if she had died from that brutal assault? She could be you and me tomorrow. Please help get #JusticeForUduak”
In a follow-up tweet, Amadi wrote:
“Update: Yesterday, one of the family members of the perpetrator working in the hospital where Uduak went to receive the Xray for her skull where her head were swollen and her two ears busted switched the result of the Xray stating that they found no swelling.
This Xrays were to determine if she suffered internal bleeding. The family of the suspect are furthering their unjust attempt at silencing the victim after this grave inhumanity.
We will not allow it. She is in severe pain as we speak. Please join me in demanding justice for Uduak.”
In another tweet, he said: “Update: I was at @wacoltamarsarc office earlier today and I am pleased to inform everyone that @WACOLTamarSARC & the @NigBarAssoc are on the case and more updates will be shared later.
Thank you to everyone that has reposted this tweet and helped In anyway. Your actions are proof that no effort is too small in creating change or making transforming effects. Let’s continue this outcry till Uduak Adams gets justice.
Jungle justice is not only an assault on human rights, but it’s also a threat to our democracy as it ushers in the spirit of lawlessness and murder. Uduak Adams is a survivor of jungle justice. What’s worse is her innocence in this. Listen to her voice report 💔
#JusticeforUduak”
