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Vigilance group threatens legal action over alleged impersonation

By Odita Sunday
20 March 2017   |   4:00 am
The South West Command of the Vigilante Group of Nigeria (VGN) is set to take a legal action against a former member of the organisation, who allegedly impersonated its Commander-General at the Senate’s public hearing of the VGN bill.

The South West Command of the Vigilante Group of Nigeria (VGN) is set to take a legal action against a former member of the organisation, who allegedly impersonated its Commander-General at the Senate’s public hearing of the VGN bill.

The group also seeks a speedy passage of the VGN bill, sponsored by the founder of the security outfit, Alhaji Ali Sokoto, who doubles as Commandant General of the organisation.

Seeking legal advice at the Falana & Falana Chamber in Lagos yesterday, the ‘crime fighters’ were particularly miffed because a former member, (names withheld), who parted ways with the organization in 2009, reportedly appeared at the National Assembly during the public hearing of the VGN bill last year and tried to hijack it.

They vowed to resist every internal and external intrigue aimed at subverting the position and authority of the Commandant-General, saying every member must be loyal to Alhaji Ali Sokoto, who has provided good leadership for the security outfit over the years.

The National Chief of Staff, Chief Jimoh Aliu, led them to the chamber. In their address delivered by the Ondo State Commandant, Pastor Akinwunmi Oluwole Gideon, they sought legal advice from Femi Falana (SAN) towards bringing the impersonator, who was earlier disclaimed in a national newspaper, to book.

The human rights lawyer collected their documents and promised to peruse through them. He further advised that the VGN should always publicise its worthwhile activities so that individuals and establishments would know the giant strides that it has been taking, hence, use their services.

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