Chairman, Code of Conduct Tribunal, Umar Danladi, has come under attack for “barbaric, callous” beating of a security man, Mr Sargwak, in a “gothic and gory video” and the usage of ‘Biafran boys’ in a statement where he denied assaulting a security guard at a plaza in Abuja.
A group, the Tarok Intellectuals from where the assaulted security man comes from, said that Justice Danladi has exhibited “terrible behavior not fitting of his office and person” and condemning “in totality this inhumane exhibition of unceremonious, intimidating, unscrupulous, oppressive and unwholesome exuberance on the vulnerable.
“Justice Danladi Umar should kindly apologize to Nigerians on National Television for such global disgrace and subsequently resign his position as Chairman, Code of Conduct Bureau. For he is a bad example of what a leader should be. Looking at how he attacked other public office holders, his action now speaks volumes about the facade of integrity he claims to have.
“That the Justice lacks sound morals and other requirements of being a Justice, hence he should be demoted. How can a Justice batter and assault an innocent person? Is there moral justification for this whatsoever?
“That Justice Danladi Umar compensates the owners of the shopping mall for disrupting public peace, and Mr Sargwak be paid the sum of #10 Million Naira and put under medical insurance for 5 years considering the kind of blows he received from the Justice.
“That Justice Danladi Umar inflicted pains on Mr Sargwak while discharging his duties as a law-abiding security guard. Mr Sargwak’s right was abused. He was embarrassed, beaten disappointingly, by a man who is supposed to be a leader. He infringed on this man’s fundamental human rights contrary to the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 as amended.
“That Justice Danladi Umar took the law into his hands by his act, and should be detained and or face the wrath of the law for same: Ignorance of the law is not an excuse. That having taken the position above, it will serve as deterrence to anyone who has such evil intentions on his fellow against the equality of all men.”
The CCT Chairman was seen in a viral video on Tuesday assaulting the security guard.
However, in a statement signed by the CCT’s Head of Press & Public Relations of the CCT in Abuja, Ibraheem Al-Hassan, the Chairman who narrated his version of the incident, said the altercation happened because of parking space.
He claimed the guard was rude to him and that ‘Biafran Boys’ inflicted injuries on him in the process and damaged his windscreen.
His use of ‘Biafran Boys’ has now stirred reactions from Nigerians on social media who found such language as inciting the Igbos.
While some called for the sack of the CCT Chairman, others blatantly condemned the profiling of individuals at the plaza.
In some comments, Nigerians berated Justice Danladi, pushing Biafra Boys as a top trending topic in Nigeria on Twitter.
@Sam Hart “ How did the Rwandan crisis escalate? Words were bandied about carelessly. A group of people were called cockroaches. Now in the year of our Lord 2021, an official of the Federal government is using an ethnic slur in Public Communication and there will not be consequences? I dare them.”
@CaptainArinze “ The ‘Biafran boys’ press release tells you everything you need to know about the union called Nigeria, and most especially, the mindset of the people leading us and their level of incompetence. The bigotry, nepotism, tribalism and hatred in the minds of these people is disturbing.”
@Kachizone “ Imagine the kind of press statement coming out from the office of a senior federal government official? This tells you how deep-rooted tribalism is among average northerners who always scream “one Nigerian.” We’re watching .”
@Eonyedum “ If I may ask how on earth would a Nigerian of Igbo ethnicity hope to get a fair trial instead of persecution under this so-called Justice of the CCT.”
@Ose_anenih “ BIAFRAN BOYS”?This bigot should be arrested for assault. He has no business being the head of a judicial tribunal.”
@EmmaIkumeh “ Biafran Boys’ That’s how the people in this APX government see people from the South East. Yet they say the word war is over. it’s really unfortunate and shameful.”
@JilbrinIbrahim “ Danladi Umar, chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal was caught on video physically assaulting a security man at Banex Plaza in Abuja saying the guard was “rude”. Then he issues a statement condemning Biafran boys. No decorum, totally unacceptable, he must be sacked.”
@FS_Yusuf “ I love the protuberant prejudicial profiling and ethnic-baiting in this grammatically challenged trash.
“BIAFRAN Boys.” We are gradually splitting this country by our very own hands.”
@Nefertiti “ Forget Ibraheem Al-Hassan’s video cliff, it’s BIAFRANS capitalized for me. Like Abaribe wud say; “Biafran boys slur; shows in their minds, the war is not over yet. It was exactly how the Rwandan Genocide started. Some people were profiled as cockroaches. Igbos shouldn’t let this slide.”
@ItsKristonV “ If a non-Igbo Federal Government staff can freely, officially and openly call Igbos Biafran boys, why then are they shooting and arresting Igbo youths for calling themselves Biafrans?