A Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday adjourned a N2 billion fundamental rights enforcement suit filed by a former Caretaker Chairman, Southern Ijaw Local Government of Bayelsa, Mr Lucky Okodeh, until November 28.
Justice Binta Nyako adjourned the case following an oral application by Okodeh’s counsel, Asmau Yunusa, to enable her to respond to a counter affidavit filed by Mimi Ayua, lawyer to the Chief of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Okodeh, in the suit marked: FHC/ABJ/CS/590/2024 dated and filed on May 3 by Mr Femi Falana, SAN, had sued the CDS Musa and Chief of Army Staff (CAS) Taoreed Lagbaja, as 1st and 2nd respondents.
The applicant is accusing the defendants of allegedly publishing his photograph among those wanted in connection to the killing of 17 soldiers in Okuama in Delta State.
He, therefore, prayed the court to award N2 billion in damages against the respondents for the alleged violation of his rights to personal liberty and dignity.
The applicant also prayed the court to set aside his declaration and award the fine as compensation for damages suffered over the action of the Defence Headquarters Abuja.
Upon resumed hearing on Thursday, Yunusa:, who appeared for the applicant, told the court that the matter was slated for mention.
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