By Innocent Anaba

LAGOS—A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos yesterday, awarded N12 million against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, over the illegal arrest and detention of the Administrative Manager of a firm, Rana Prestige Nigeria Industries Limited, Mr Adewale Adeniyi.
Adeniyi had sued EFCC, claiming N30 million as general, exemplary and aggravated damages for the violation of his rights, as well as N10 million as cost of the suit.
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He had argued in the suit that he was arrested without a warrant, which makes it illegal.
He was arrested by the EFCC, following a petition by Mrs Rachadatou Abdou, who co-owns the company.

Justice Mohammed Idris in his ruling on his fundamental rights enforcement application, held that the commission violated the applicant’s rights.

“There is no evidence that there was a preliminary investigation into allegations against him before the arrest.

“No order of court authorising the arrested was exhibited before the court. The respondents acted irrationally without following due process,” the judge held.

Justice Yusuna said before anyone is validly arrested and detained, there must be preliminary in vestigation into the allegations against them.

The court held that the applicant was not charged to court prior to his detention. Justice Yunusa said security agencies must exercise restraint at all times and must not be “intoxicated” by the enormous powers they possess.

He held that damages are due the applicant for the trauma he was subjected to while in detention.

The judge awarded N10 million against EFCC, which must also pay N2 million cost and N5 million against Mrs Abdou.

Source: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2015/08/illegal-arrest-detention-court-awards-n12m-cost-against-efcc/

If I hear say they pay am

These are the kind of useless judges that should be shot in the head. Seriously? Like, what da fvck?

When Buhari said that he would search for fearless, incorrupt judges to handle cases of corruption, these are kind of judges that made him say so.

Who will enforce the judgement? Baba Suwe and NDLEA court case comes to mind.

Efcc to pay what?

Nice one, Dss should b next.

Dustmalik I hope you are not from another planet or the Buhariphobia had not undo you?

You will be shock that your Buhari may leave office without making any impact on the polity. He talks too much and is utterly confused.

A very serious sensitization needs to be carryout in our judiciary sectors.all d corrupt judges need to be removed now. Era of corrupt judge shld end wt gej administration.

free2ryhme:
A very serious sensitization needs to be carryout in our judiciary sectors.all d corrupt judges need to be removed now. Era of corrupt judge shld end wt gej administration.

what of those under Tinubu's payroll

Happiness87:
what of those under Tinubu's payroll

show your proof

free2ryhme:


show your proof

go to court

the last time I checked Vice president, Osinbanjo was and is working for Tinubu's Alpha consulting services


Osinbanjo is also incharge of Tinubu's case against AIT.

Many SAN are on his payroll

Happiness87:
go to court

the last time I checked Vice president, Osinbanjo was and is working for Tinubu's Alpha consulting services


Osinbanjo is also incharge of Tinubu's case against AIT.

Many SAN are on his payroll

u speak like a market woman

because osibanjo chamber's is in charge of Tinubu's case against AIT does not mean Osinbajo is his croony

free2ryhme:


show your proof

you speak like an ass lick_er

Happiness87:
you speak like an ass lick_er

... and u have the brain of a lint, imbecilê