Justice Abiodun Adebara has advised all parties in Ile-Arugbo demolition saga to explore all avenues for out-of-court settlement in the interest of peace and justice.

He gave the advice while addressing counsel and parties at a Kwara state High Ccourt, Wednesday, in the case brought before him by ASA Investment LimitedIlorin, on the repossession and final demolition of Ile-Arugbo buildingJan. 2, by Kwara state government.

Adebara has however summoned the state Commissioner of Police to appear in court at the next hearing, ordering that a notice of summon should be pasted on the Police Headquarters board.

Earlier, Counsel to the claimant, Abdulazeez Ibrahim, SAN, made an attempt for the court to give an interim order for another injunction.

Ibrahim argued that interim injunctions can be extended within seven days of making the order.

”We are ready for settlement as advised and would make some approach.

“We are peace loving people so, we will explore all possible opportunities for settlement.” He said.

Also, counsel to the state government, Salman Jawando, SAN, said:”we are ready if the parties involved show interest. Settlement will be in the interest of Kwara.

Justice Adebara adjourned the case till Jan. 24, for hearing of pending applications and interim injunction.

 

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