A Bureau De Change operator, Suleiman Sani, has filed a fundamental rights enforcement suit against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged unlawful arrest, torture, and illegal detention without trial. Sani, who has been in EFCC custody since June 1, 2024, is seeking N1.2 billion in damages.
The applicant, through his lawyer, Edwin Anikwem (SAN), is asking the court to award N200 million in general damages and N1 billion in exemplary damages for the violation of his fundamental rights. He is also requesting an unreserved public apology from the EFCC.
The suit, filed under Section 46 of the 1999 Constitution, alleges that Sani was detained after being invited by the EFCC to their office in Lagos regarding transactions related to his Bureau De Change business. Despite complying with the invitation, Sani was detained without being informed of the nature of the alleged offence or being charged to court.
The 33-paragraph affidavit submitted claims that Sani’s health has deteriorated due to poor sanitary conditions in detention, where he developed an untreated abscess on his fingertips and high blood pressure. His family, including a wife, eight children, and a 105-year-old mother, have suffered financially during his 150 days in detention, with his children out of school due to inability to pay fees.
Sani is asking the court to declare his continued detention a violation of his right to life and to order his release. He is also seeking compensation for the financial and emotional distress caused by his prolonged detention.Bureau De Change Operator Sues EFCC for N1.2bn Over Detention, Torture
17th October 2024
Category: Court
By Onozure Dania
A Bureau De Change operator, Suleiman Sani, has filed a fundamental rights enforcement suit against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged unlawful arrest, torture, and illegal detention without trial. Sani, who has been in EFCC custody since June 1, 2024, is seeking N1.2 billion in damages.
The applicant, through his lawyer, Edwin Anikwem (SAN), is asking the court to award N200 million in general damages and N1 billion in exemplary damages for the violation of his fundamental rights. He is also requesting an unreserved public apology from the EFCC.
The suit, filed under Section 46 of the 1999 Constitution, alleges that Sani was detained after being invited by the EFCC to their office in Lagos regarding transactions related to his Bureau De Change business. Despite complying with the invitation, Sani was detained without being informed of the nature of the alleged offence or being charged to court.
The 33-paragraph affidavit submitted claims that Sani’s health has deteriorated due to poor sanitary conditions in detention, where he developed an untreated abscess on his fingertips and high blood pressure. His family, including a wife, eight children, and a 105-year-old mother, have suffered financially during his 150 days in detention, with his children out of school due to inability to pay fees.
Sani is asking the court to declare his continued detention a violation of his right to life and to order his release. He is also seeking compensation for the financial and emotional distress caused by his prolonged detention.Bureau De Change Operator Sues EFCC for N1.2bn Over Detention, Torture
17th October 2024
Category: Court
By Onozure Dania
A Bureau De Change operator, Suleiman Sani, has filed a fundamental rights enforcement suit against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged unlawful arrest, torture, and illegal detention without trial. Sani, who has been in EFCC custody since June 1, 2024, is seeking N1.2 billion in damages.
The applicant, through his lawyer, Edwin Anikwem (SAN), is asking the court to award N200 million in general damages and N1 billion in exemplary damages for the violation of his fundamental rights. He is also requesting an unreserved public apology from the EFCC.
The suit, filed under Section 46 of the 1999 Constitution, alleges that Sani was detained after being invited by the EFCC to their office in Lagos regarding transactions related to his Bureau De Change business. Despite complying with the invitation, Sani was detained without being informed of the nature of the alleged offence or being charged to court.
The 33-paragraph affidavit submitted claims that Sani’s health has deteriorated due to poor sanitary conditions in detention, where he developed an untreated abscess on his fingertips and high blood pressure. His family, including a wife, eight children, and a 105-year-old mother, have suffered financially during his 150 days in detention, with his children out of school due to inability to pay fees.
Sani is asking the court to declare his continued detention a violation of his right to life and to order his release. He is also seeking compensation for the financial and emotional distress caused by his prolonged detention.By Onozure Dania
A Bureau De Change operator, Suleiman Sani, has filed a fundamental rights enforcement suit against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged unlawful arrest, torture, and illegal detention without trial. Sani, who has been in EFCC custody since June 1, 2024, is seeking N1.2 billion in damages.
The applicant, through his lawyer, Edwin Anikwem (SAN), is asking the court to award N200 million in general damages and N1 billion in exemplary damages for the violation of his fundamental rights. He is also requesting an unreserved public apology from the EFCC.
The suit, filed under Section 46 of the 1999 Constitution, alleges that Sani was detained after being invited by the EFCC to their office in Lagos regarding transactions related to his Bureau De Change business. Despite complying with the invitation, Sani was detained without being informed of the nature of the alleged offence or being charged to court.
The 33-paragraph affidavit submitted claims that Sani’s health has deteriorated due to poor sanitary conditions in detention, where he developed an untreated abscess on his fingertips and high blood pressure. His family, including a wife, eight children, and a 105-year-old mother, have suffered financially during his 150 days in detention, with his children out of school due to inability to pay fees.
Sani is asking the court to declare his continued detention a violation of his right to life and to order his release. He is also seeking compensation for the financial and emotional distress caused by his prolonged detention.
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