The suit filed by former Kwara state governor, Senator Bukola Saraki against the Inspector General of Police to stop his planned arrest and interrogation will be heard on May 22, 2012 by an Abuja High Court.
The suit was forced to be put off till next month as a result of a counter motion filed by the police to oppose issues raised by Dr Saraki in his suit.
Counsel to the Inspector General of Police, Mr. Femi Falana told the presiding Judge, Justice Gladys Olotu, that he had just filed a counter-affidavit and urged the court to stand down hearing of the case for 10 minutes to enable him serve counsels to the former governor, Alhaji Saka Abimbola Isau,
At the resumption of the case, counsel to Saraki told the court that the issues raised by police against the affidavit of Dr. Saraki were so heavy and weighty that he must go back to his chamber to reply and fault police averments.
He pleaded with the Federal High Court judge to grant him some days to consult with his client and file his reply.
Justice Olotu granted the request as it was not opposed by Falana and adjourned hearing in the suit till May 22, 2012.
Senator Saraki had dragged the Inspector General of police before a Federal High Court in Abuja asking for an order of interim injunction to stop the police chief, his agents and privies from arresting, interrogating him over a disputed bank loan pending the determination of his suit.
Meanwhile Justice Olotu has said that the court was yet to grant any order in respect of the case as reported in some national dailies.
The judge in a brief ruling on the comment of police counsel, Mr. Femi Falana said that the case came up for the first time today and as such no order has been given yet.
The judge also cautioned the media against sensationalism adding that because the general public relies on them for information, they owe the public a duty to be objective and factual.