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Police Ordered To Pay N12.5m For Arresting Peace Corps Officials

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has awarded a N12.5M fine Against the Nigeria Police for unlawful invasion of the Peace Corps. The court … Continue reading Police Ordered To Pay N12.5m For Arresting Peace Corps Officials


Panel Probing Alleged Rights Abuses By Military Sits In Lagos
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Panel Probing Alleged Rights Abuses By Military Sits In Lagos
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A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has awarded a N12.5M fine Against the Nigeria Police for unlawful invasion of the Peace Corps.

The court also ordered the Police to unseal Peace House owned by the Peace Corps of Nigeria.

The ruling Judge, Justice Gabriel Kolawole said it was on the grounds of unlawful arrest and detention of the Commandant and 49 others, and also the unlawful invasion of Peace Corps House.