OBI OKUDO V. INSPECTOR-GENERAL OF POLICE & ORS
(1997) JELR 45445 (CA)
Court of Appeal
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CA/L/328/88
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9 Apr 1997
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Nigeria
Coram
DAHIRU MUSDAPHER JCA;
SAMSON ODEMWINGIE UWAIFO JCA;
IGNATIUS CHUKWUDI PATS-ACHOLONU JCA;
Appearances
For Appellant
For Respondent
Judgement
<p><strong>MUSDAPHER, J.C.A. (Delivering the Leading Judgment): </strong>Pursuant to provisions of the Fundamental Rights (Enforcement Procedure) Rules, 1979, the appellant herein Mr. Obi Okudo applied to the Court below for the following reliefs:-</p><p> "1. Declaration that the arrest and detention of the applicant from the 9th to the 16th February, 1983, by the Respondents, their servants and or agents is unconstitutional, unlawful and illegal.</p><p> 2. Declaration that the continued arrest and detention of the applicant by the respondents is unconstitutional, unlawful and illegal.</p><p> 3. Declaration that the respondents' directive compelling the daily and indefinite attendance of the applicant at the Force C.I.D., Alagbon Close, Lagos, since 16/2/1983 is unconstitutional and illegal.</p><p> 4. An order for the immediate and unconditional release of the applicant from the said arrest and detention.</p><p> 5. Declaration that the applicant is entitled to compensation and apology from the police on account of the unlawful arrest and …</p>