Some Lagos lawyers have condemned arrest and detention of erring pedestrians in “Black Maria,” by officers of the Lagos State anti-indiscipline outfit, Kick Against Indiscipline (KAI).
In interviews in Lagos on Saturday, the lawyers urged recognition of and respect for the citizens’ rights to life, personal liberty and movement.
KAI was established in November 2003.
Part of its mission statement is to eradicate environmental nuisance.
It is charged with enforcing environmental laws including ensuring that the state residents use pedestrian bridges to roads where such bridges are provided.
In the discharge of their duties, KAI personnel arrest erring pedestrians and put them in a police van popularly called Black…
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