The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Ilesa Bar, Osun State, has strongly condemned the recent act of arson that occurred in the High Court 2 of the Ilesa Judicial Division.

Arsonists had struck at about 8:00pm on Sunday, April 20, 2025. The NBA Ilesa Bar promptly visited the scene of the crime on Monday morning in company of the Admin Judge, Hon. Justice Dr. A. A. Aderigbigbe, to assess the extent of the damage.

?This heinous act is a serious attack on the justice system and undermines the rule of law,? according to NBA Ilesa Bar in a statement signed by Chairman, Raymond Oki Esq.

?The NBA Ilesa Bar equally appreciates the prompt response of the Executive Governor, His Excellency, Senator Ademola Nurudeen Jackson Adeleke through the immediate visitation made by the Honorable Attorney General of the State, this morning to assess the damage caused by the act of arson and had promised an immediate commencement of a comprehensive renovation of the entire Ilesa Judicial Division of the Osun State High Court,? the statement added.

It further said: ?The Bar being deeply concerned about the implications of this heinous act, calls on the Law enforcement agencies to conduct a thorough investigation and bring the perpetrators to justice.?

Oki disclosed, that, to this effect, an emergency meeting was held on Tuesday morning by members of the NBA Ilesa Bar ?and resolutions were reached towards necessary measures to ensure the safety and security in and around the court premises and in particular, had directed the immediate clearing of all the bushes around the court premises.?

?The public is equally advised to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities,? he said, adding: ?The Ilesa Bar, while commending the proactive response of the State Government, have resolved to work closely with the Osun State Government and other stakeholders to ensure that the promised renovations of the court becomes a reality.?

? PHOTO: NBA Ilesa Bar officials and the Admin Judge, Hon. Justice Dr. A. A. Aderigbigbe, visiting the burnt High Court Ilesa on Monday to assess the extent of the damage caused by the arsonists

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