Anambra Bizman Drags Police Chief to Court over Unlawful Detention, Demands N20m Compensation

An Anambra State-based businessman, Tochukwu Nwokoye Nwosu, has filed a lawsuit against a Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Ifeanyi Iburu, for “unlawful arrest and detention”. The case, filed at the High Court of Anambra State, Awka, seeks compensation of N20 million for the violation of Nwosu’s fundamental right to personal liberty. According to court documents […]

An Anambra State-based businessman, Tochukwu Nwokoye Nwosu, has filed a lawsuit against a Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Ifeanyi Iburu, for “unlawful arrest and detention”.

The case, filed at the High Court of Anambra State, Awka, seeks compensation of N20 million for the violation of Nwosu’s fundamental right to personal liberty.

According to court documents with suit number A/AMISC 392/2024, Nwosu was arrested on September 4, 2024, at Kamali Phase III, behind Dubai Estate, Awka, at 10 am without any justifiable reason.

Following his arrest, he was subsequently detained inside the cell of the Police Rapid Response Squad, Awkuzu Anambra State , from 10 am to 10 pm, further infringing on his human rights.

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The applicant’s counsel, Joseph O. Eze and Associates, submitted that the arrest and detention were a clear violation and breach of Nwosu’s fundamental rights as enshrined in the 1999 Nigerian Constitution, as amended.

According to the sighted document,the respondent, CSP Ifeanyi Iburu, is accused of abusing his power and violating the applicant’s rights without any lawful justification.

Nwosu’s counsel has prayed that the court declare the arrest and detention unlawful and award N20 million in compensation for the damages suffered.

He said the outcome of the case will have significant implications for the protection of citizens’ rights and the accountability of law enforcement agencies in Anambra.