A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has ordered the Inspector-General of Police and the Lagos State Commissioner of Police to pay ₦10 million in damages to several #EndSARS protesters over the violation of their fundamental human rights.
Justice Musa Kakaki, who delivered the judgment, ruled that the applicants were unlawfully harassed and had their constitutional rights infringed upon during the fourth #EndSARS memorial rally held on October 20, 2024.
While acknowledging that security agencies have the constitutional mandate to maintain law and order, the judge emphasized that such powers must be exercised within the bounds of democratic principles and the rule of law.
Justice Kakaki’s ruling comes amid ongoing concerns over the treatment of peaceful protesters and reinforces the call for accountability in law enforcement practices.
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