The Commission of Inquiry into the collapse of the Reigners’ Bible Church building in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, on Tuesday ordered the state’s Commissioner of Police, Mr. Murtala Mani, to release the architect, Mr. Anietie Augustine, from custody.
The chairman of the commission, Justice Umoekoyo Essang (rtd), having listened to Mr. Ini Ekpo, counsel to founder of the Reigners’ Bible Church, Apostle Akan Weeks, adjourned hearing on the matter to January 6.
Ekpo said all the relevant documents, like architectural design, building plan, and the survey plan, were with Augustine who has been held in police custody.
He noted that except Augustine was released to give evidence, the case would not be smooth sailing.
He added that they had done everything within their power to secure Augustine’s release from the police detention but the Force was not cooperating.
Counsel to Augustine, Mr. Ekanem Ekanem, said his client’s release is long overdue.
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