Senior Advocate of Nigeria and one of the most respected lawyers in
Nigeria, Ricky Tarfa, was reportedly arrested by the EFCC yesterday
evening Friday Feb. 5th at the premises of the Lagos High Court in
Igbosere, Lagos Island, for alleged obstruction of justice.
EFCC Spokesman Wilson Uwujaren, who confirmed the arrest to Channels TV,
said Mr. Tarfa was arrested for allegedly trying to prevent the
anti-graft agency from arresting his clients, a Beninois national,
Granhoue Sourou Nazaire and his Nigerian lawyer, who were on trial for
offenses bordering on forgery and conspiracy.
The accused, who were already on bail, appeared in
court yesterday and when EFCC tried to re-arrest them, their lawyer,
Ricky tried to prevent it. Mr Uwujaren said ongoing investigations
necessitated the re-arrest of the two foreigners, but Mr Tarfa allegedly
hid them in his car from about 12:00 noon till about 5:00 pm before
they eventually nabbed him and his clients.
Title : Revered lawyer Ricky Tarfa, SAN, arrested by EFCC yesterday
Description : Senior Advocate of Nigeria and one of the most respected lawyers in Nigeria, Ricky Tarfa, was reportedly arrested by the EFCC yesterday ...
