SUIT NO: HOW/194/2023- PROFESSOR BENARD ODOH VS. 1. INSPECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE 2. COMMISSIONER OF POLICE EBONYI STATE 3. THE STATE SECURITY SERVICE EBONYI STATE – BEFORE HIS LORDSHIP: – HON. JUSTICE I. M. NJAKA- delivered ON THE 3RD DAY OF OCTOBER 2023- the importance of protecting fundamental rights, especially in cases involving political persecution-Duty of the party alleging violation of fundamental rights to present material facts before the Court.-principles related to arrests and detentions-arrests should be based on sufficient evidence -the Court to protect individuals’ rights when they are violated-duties and responsibilities of the Nigeria Police and the Department of State Services (DSS) in maintaining law and order and safeguarding national security-The importance of cooperation and coordination between law enforcement and security agencies and underscores the need to respect and protect human rights.
IN THE HIGH COURT OF IMO STATE IN THE OWERRI JUDICIAL DIVISION HOLDEN AT HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE, OWERRI ON THE 3RD DAY OF OCTOBER 2023 BEFORE HIS LORDSHIP: -...