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ECOWAS Court Dismisses Application for Default Judgment in Case Against Nigeria
ECOWAS Court Dismisses Application for Default Judgment in Case Against Nigeria
By: Michael Mike
The ECOWAS Court of Justice has delivered a judgment in the case of Chukwuemeka Edeh v. Federal Republic of Nigeria, dismissing the Applicant’s request for a default judgment.
The Applicant, Chukwuemeka Edeh, a Nigerian citizen from Enugu State, filed his application against the Federal Republic of Nigeria, alleging unlawful detention and torture by the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).
The Applicant claimed that SARS operatives subjected him to acts of physical abuse, including spraying of tear gas into his eyes, beatings, and forced confession, in violation of his human rights as guaranteed under the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights and other international instruments to which Nigeria is a party. Mr. Edeh sought compensation of N5 million for his suffering.
Following the failure of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to submit a defense, Mr. Edeh applied for a default judgment. In the Judgment delivered by Justice Edward Amoako Asante, the Judge Rapporteur, the Court held that it had jurisdiction over the matter and that application was admissible, having complied relevant requirements in the Protocol of the Court. However, after examining the Applicant’s submissions and evidence, the Court found that the Applicant’s claims were not substantiated by sufficient evidence to warrant a default judgment. Therefore, it dismissed the application for a default judgment.
The three-member panel of the Court were Honourable Justice Ricardo Cláudio Monteiro Gonçalves(presiding judge), Honorable Justice Dupe Atoki (panel member), and Honorable Justice Edward Amoako Asante (judge rapporteur).
ECOWAS Court Dismisses Application for Default Judgment in Case Against Nigeria
Bandit ambush police in Kankara, killed Inspector and injured another officer
By: Zagazola Makama
At least one police officer killed and another injured following an ambush on its Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) patrol team by suspected armed bandits in Kankara Local Government Area in Katsina.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred on June 19 at about 12:30 p.m. near Government Science Secondary School along the Kankara–Kafi Road, during a farm clearance operation by the police.
According to a Police sources, he bandits suddenly opened fire on the patrol team, leading to a gun duel.
“As a result of the exchange, Inspector Yahaya Bello, was fatally wounded and later confirmed dead at the General Hospital Kankara by a medical doctor.
Another officer, ASP Sani Suleiman, attached to 27 PMF Katsina, sustained gunshot injuries and is currently receiving treatment at the same hospital, where he is reported to be responding positively.
Bandit ambush police in Kankara, killed Inspector and injured another officer
Lake Chad Basin Commission Hosts Gov. Buni To A Dinner
By: Mamman Mohammed
The Lake Chad Basin Commission has organized a dinner in honour of His Excellency the Executive Governor of Yobe State and Chairman Lake Chad Basin Governors’ Forum, Hon. Mai Mala Buni CON, COMN.
Gov. Buni assured that the Forum would continue providing the political will to support the commission achieve its mandate of strengthening regional integration, security, stability and development of the region.
The Executive Secretary of Lake Chad Basin Commission, Amb. Nuhu Mamman, commended Gov. Buni for showing great commitment and support to the commission.
“This is a great indication of good things to come under your able leadership and, we appreciate this sense of inspiration your visit has provided us” he said.
Lake Chad Basin Commission Hosts Gov. Buni To A Dinner
Troops rescue kidnap victim, neutralise suspect in Bauchi
By: Zagazola Makama
The Troops of 33 Artillery Brigade, under Operation Lafiyan Jama’a, have rescued a kidnap victim and neutralised one suspected kidnapper during a clearance operation in Mbulu community, Alkaleri Local Government Area of Bauchi State.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the troops responded to a distress call at about 6:40 p.m. on June 19, following credible intelligence about a kidnapping syndicate operating in the area.
The sources stated that one of the kidnappers was intercepted at a market while attempting to purchase food items for his gang.
“Following preliminary interrogation, the suspect led troops to the criminal hideout,” he said.
However, upon arrival at the location, the remaining gang members opened fire on the troops, prompting a swift response.
“In the exchange of fire, one kidnapper was neutralised while the others fled into the surrounding bush,” he stated.
Troops rescued one kidnapped victim during the operation. Further exploitation of the area led to the recovery of one fabricated AK-47 rifle and one locally made Dane gun.
The rescued victim is currently undergoing debriefing and will be reunited with his family, while pursuit of the fleeing criminals is ongoing.
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