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Lawyer Demands N50 Million Compensation, Apology From Police Chief, Stanbic Bank Over Unlawful Arrest
Lawyer Demands N50 Million Compensation, Apology From Police Chief, Stanbic Bank Over Unlawful Arrest....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
A lawsuit seeking N50 million in damages for human rights violations has been filed against the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, Lagos State Commissioner of Police, two police officers — Ahejo Tony Ikechukwu and Victor Effiong — and Stanbic IBTC Plc…….CONTINUE READING
The plaintiffs, led by Eugene Okwudili Okonkwo and his family members, are seeking exemplary and aggravated damages for alleged violations of their fundamental rights. The case, filed through the law firm Okwudili Okonkwo & Co., includes six applicants: Eugene Okwudili Okonkwo Esq, Glad Nkechi Okonkwo, Chidinma Daniel Okonkwo Esq, Chukwudi Emmanuel Okonkwo, Ihunanya Esther Okonkwo Esq, and Aduragbemi Bamigbade.
Filed on September 11, 2024, under suit No: FHC/4CS/1638/24 at the Federal Court in Ikoyi, Lagos State, the applicants list the Inspector General of Police, Lagos Police Commissioner, Ahejo Tony Ikechukwu, and Victor Effiong as the 1st to 4th respondents, while Stanbic IBTC Plc is the 5th respondent.
The applicants are seeking several reliefs, including a declaration that the arrest, detention, and continuous harassment of the 4th applicant by the police, instigated by Stanbic IBTC, was unconstitutional and violated their fundamental rights to liberty, dignity, and fair hearing. They also seek an injunction preventing further harassment by the respondents and N50 million in damages. Additionally, the applicants request a written apology from the respondents and a retraction of malicious allegations made by Stanbic IBTC to financial institutions.
Chukwudi Emmanuel Okonkwo, the 4th applicant, recounted in an affidavit of urgency that he was intercepted by unknown men on August 6, 2024, while on his way to work. He recognized two of the men as employees of Stanbic IBTC, who forcibly took him to their headquarters, accused him of stealing, and held him until he transferred money from his accounts under duress. Later that night, he was handed over to the police, held in custody without contact with his family, and subjected to harsh conditions.
On August 7, his brother announced his disappearance on social media, which led to the police finally allowing him to make contact with his family. Despite being granted bail, the harassment continued, with his bank accounts remaining frozen. The suit alleges that the applicants live in constant fear of further violations and are seeking court protection from further harassment by the respondents.
The applicants argue that the actions of the respondents have caused them severe trauma and inconvenience, urging the court to protect their rights.
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