Scores of hoodlums made their way into the Igbosere High Court, Lagos Island on Wednesday, carting away computers, printers, files, fans, air cond
Scores of hoodlums made their way into the Igbosere High Court, Lagos Island on Wednesday, carting away computers, printers, files, fans, air conditioners and other items.
A viral video also shows one of the thugs dressed in a judge’s robe and wig, wielding a machete. After looting the ‘temple of justice’ the rioters set it on fire before fleeing.
A lawyer, Yinka Aileru said that the loss of documents may not directly affect cases because the Lagos State judiciary had introduced e-filing. He said, “In Lagos State they introduced the concept of e-filing so all processes are also submitted in soft copy. There is a section where soft copies are scanned. However, I don’t know if the server has been affected.”
Scores of irate youths have in the last eight hours taken over several public buildings in Lagos Island including the Palace of the Oba of Lagos.
