MR. MIKE OKOYE V. MR. JOHN EBHODAGHE

ABDULLAHI, J.C.A. (Delivering the Leading Judgment): The real issue for determination in this appeal does not call for a detailed setting of the facts or this case. Be that as it may, it will be helpful to state them briefly. The matter arose from the arrest and detention of one Mr. Udemezue in connection with an alleged unauthorised credit of over Six Million Naira granted by him as the then Manager of African Continental Bank Plc., Nasarawa-Eggon Branch to a customer of the bank. Mr. Udemezue suffered from a fracture of the thigh from an accident in the course of recovering the unauthorized debt. He was treated, but was arrested and detained before the fracture fully healed.

While in detention, a need arose which called for proper medical attention. The doctors serving with the Police Hospital, Lagos issued out at least three medical reports on Mr. Udemezue's deteriorating health condition and suggested reference to an orthopaedic hospital for further surgery and treatment.

The appe…