For arresting the brother-in-law of billionaire kidnapper,
Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, alias Evans, the Federal High Court in Lagos on
Monday entered judgment against the Nigeria Police Force.
In the fundamental rights enforcement suit filed by Mr.
Okwuchukwu Obiechina, said to be Evans’ brother-in-law, Justice Mohammed Idris,
on Monday, declared Obiechina’s arrest and detention unconstitutional.
Apart from ordering the police to immediately to immediately
release Obiechina unconditionally or charge him to court if they have any case
against him, the court also awarded N2m damages in his favour against the
police.
According to Punchng, Justice Idris ordered the police to
tender a public apology to Obiechina to be published in two national dailies.
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