Lawyers condemn rising attacks, murder of PWDs

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Lawyers condemn rising attacks, murder of PWDs

The Association of Lawyers with Disabilities in Nigeria has decried the brutal murder of a 62-year-old physically challenged man, Adetunji Ayaji.

Ajayi was reportedly assassinated in his house in the Imasayi community, Yewa-North Local Government Area of Ogun State.

In a press statement issued on Monday in Abuja, the association National President, Ikem Uchegbulam Esq, described the attack as “dastardly, senseless and unconscionable”.

He said, “This deeply shocking attack is another horrific reminder of the real threats of violence and insecurity that Persons With Disabilities and other vulnerable people in the country continue to face daily in their struggle to survive.

“The association notes with dismay that the apparent profiling, targeting and killing of persons with disabilities have gone on unchecked for too long and must be stemmed.

“ALDIN therefore demands the swift investigation by the government of these ugly incidents of unlawful killings of innocent citizens, particularly persons with disabilities with a view to bringing the culprits to justice and urge them to strengthen remedial measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.

“Nothing but these will ensure the killings end and restore people’s confidence in the ability of the Government to guarantee the security of their lives and property.

Condoling the family and the disability community on the unfortunate incident, he reiterated that the lives of persons with disabilities matter.

The deceased was reportedly macheted to death around 3:00 pm on Wednesday, July 5, by unknown assailants who allegedly broke into his house after his family members had departed for work and the family members met his lifeless body in the pool of his blood upon their return.