The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has provided a detailed account of Wednesday’s incident involving private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu, insisting that his arrest was lawful and devoid of any political or personal motives.
In a statement posted on social media on Thursday, December 4, by OSP’s Director-SRC, Sammy Darko, the office said Mr Kpebu caused an obstruction after ignoring security instructions upon his arrival at the premises.
“He reacted angrily to the reminder and insulted the guards… He insisted he could act as he pleased and threatened to report them,” Mr Darko wrote.
The OSP added that the lawyer reportedly told security officers they were “nobodies” and that even their superior “would soon be removed.” Officers subsequently arrested him on suspicion of obstruction.
“The arrest was executed without force,” the statement emphasised.
Mr Kpebu was later granted bail, though the OSP noted that one of his lawyers created further disruption.
“She insulted officers and caused a scene… Despite her behaviour, officers removed her gently and without force,” Mr Darko said.
Responding to speculation that Mr Kpebu had “set a trap” for the OSP, the office rejected the claim outright.
“The Office has not fallen for any trap. It acted strictly within legal and procedural bounds,” the statement said.
Mr Kpebu is expected to report at 11 a.m. today for further investigations relating to the alleged obstruction, while a separate date will be scheduled for the inquiry into his corruption allegations.
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