Democracy Hub protest: Denying accused persons access to their lawyers and relatives violates the constitution – Kpebu

Lawyer Martin Kpebu has criticized the Police for denying access to lawyers and relatives of the Democracy Hub protesters arrested for allegedly blocking roads and seizing a police car key.

He condemned this as a violation of the Constitution, adding that it was unreasonable to keep them in custody for two weeks.

Meanwhile, the Police clarified that claims of detaining a 12-year-old, a pregnant woman, and a 68-year-old are false.

The Police also stated they are committed to ensuring safety and transparency and will investigate any misconduct related to the arrests.

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