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Following in FG’s footsteps, IGP Idris files suit against Misau, demands N5bn compensation
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Ibrahim Idris, has filed a libel suit against Hamman Misau, the Senator representing Bauchi Central Senatorial District, demanding N5 billion as compensation for alleged defamation.
The Federal Government, through the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), had earlier filed criminal charges against Misau for allegedly spreading “injurious falsehood” against the IGP and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF).
Both the civil case filed by the IGP himself and the criminal charges instituted by the AGF’s office came after series of allegations of corruption and unethical practices leveled against the IGP by Misau leading to counter-accusations and rebuttals.
Read also: FG amends charges against Sen Misau
The civil case has been assigned to Justice Jude Okeke of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, while the criminal case is before the Chief Judge of the court, Justice Ishaq Bello.
Justice Okeke has fixed for November 13, 2017 for hearing.
In the suit filed by his counsel, Marcel Oru, the IGP prayed the court to award cumulative aggravated and exemplary damages of N5 billion against the lawmaker.
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Anita Kingsley
November 6, 2017 at 8:08 am
This lawsuit is another waste of time, the case will later be thrown out of court for no reasonable reason. This is Nigeria, where nobody can fight anyone with the support of the federal government.
Animashaun Ayodeji
November 6, 2017 at 8:09 am
Well deserved, Misau must pay for his false allegations against the Inspector General of Police. He has caused the IGP more harm than good because of his injurious allegations recently
Abeni Adebisi
November 6, 2017 at 8:12 am
Actually, i used to like Idris, but the hatred I now have for him started following Misau’s revelations, I’m waiting for court to decided, but I will be more disappointed if Idris is found guilty!
JOHNSON PETER
November 6, 2017 at 10:09 am
But mind you, we can’t still say it’s a falsehood, don’t trust the IG
Abeni Adebisi
November 6, 2017 at 8:13 am
Who do we believe now? Misau should provide proof if he knows all he’s saying about IGP are true
seyi jelili
November 6, 2017 at 9:11 pm
What proof does a bastard like him has?
seyi jelili
November 6, 2017 at 9:10 pm
It serves Misau right, he will learn to keep mute
yanju omotodun
November 6, 2017 at 9:34 pm
Keeping mute for corruption to thrive? No