5th May 2025, NewsOrient, News, Law And Society, Governance And Development

Beggars, Scavengers and other vulnerable residents at the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, has dragged the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike before the Federal High Court for alleged breach of their fundamental rights.

When the case came up on Monday, the court adjourned the suit to May 29 2025, for hearing.

Justice James Omotosho adjourned the matter after Adamu Mahmood, who appeared for the plaintiff, sought an extension of time to file a further affidavit in response to a counter-affidavit served on him.

The aggrieved residents sued the FCT Minister, the Inspector-General (I-G) of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, among others, demanding N500 million in damages for the alleged breach, according to a report by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).

Recall that NAN, on April 15, reported that the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) filed its counter affidavit.

The NSCDC (civil defence), in its counter affidavit deposed to by Goodness Akomolafe, denied all the allegations.

In the application dated and filed April 15, the civil defence said it had not violated the applicant’s fundamental human rights in any way.

Besides, the Department of State Service (DSS), another defendant, also denied allegations by the plaintiff, urging the court to dismiss the suit.

NAN also reports that a legal practitioner, Abba Hikima, filed the suit marked: FHC/ABJ/CS/1749/3024 before Justice Omotosho on behalf of the vulnerable residents.

Hikima, listed as the applicant in the originating motion dated Nov. 19, 2024, but filed Nov. 20, 2024, said he is suing in public interest for the protection of vulnerable citizens in Nigeria.

The applicant sued Wike; I-G; Director-General, Department of State Services (DSS) and NSCDC as 1st to 4th respondents in his bid to stop their alleged arbitrary arrest on Abuja streets.

The lawyer also joined the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Federal Government of Nigeria as 5th to 6th respondents respectively (Source NAN)

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