The Federal High Court in Lagos on Monday entered judgment against the Nigeria Police Force for arresting Obiechina, the brother-in-law of alleged kidnap kingpin, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, alias Evans.
The court rules that the arrest was in breach of Obiechina’s fundamental human rights. Justice Mohammed Idris, in a judgment on Monday, declared Obiechina’s arrest and detention and constitutional, holding that the remand order which the police claimed to have obtained from a magistrates’ court was invalid.
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The court ordered the police to release Obiechina unconditionally or charge him to court if they have any case against him.
In addition to awarding Obiechina N2m damages to be paid for by the police, Justice Idris also ordered the police to tender a public apology to Obiechina to be published in two national dailies.
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