Eugene Isong Esq: Court Slams Police Over Brutality, Awards N17.35 Million in Landmark Victory for Brutalized NBA Idemili Young Lawyer
In a landmark judgment, the High Court No. 2 of Anambra State sitting in Ogidi has awarded ₦17.35 million in damages to Mr. Eugene Isong Esq., Secretary of the Young Lawyers Forum (YLF), NBA Idemili Branch, following his brutal assault by police officers.
The case with Suit No: HID/MISC 195/2024 – Eugene Isong Esq. vs Nigerian Police & Ors, stemmed from a harrowing incident where Mr. Isong was assaulted by officers attached to the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in Awka. BarristerNG had on 6th July 2024 reported how officers of State CID tore Mr. Isong’s jacket, subjected him to public ridicule, and physically assaulted him with fist blows
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The court’s judgment, described as well-articulated and deeply researched, by the Vice Chairman of the NBA Idemili Branch and Chairman of its Human Rights and Public Interest Litigation Committee granted all reliefs sought by the Applicant. It declared the actions of the police as unconstitutional and unlawful, particularly condemning the practice of preventing lawyers and the public from entering police facilities with their mobile phones.
In addition to the monetary award, which includes general, exemplary, and punitive damages, the court ordered the Nigerian Police to issue a public apology to Mr. Isong, to be published in two national newspapers circulating within Anambra State.
The Legal team that represented Idemili Branch in this matter was led by Chief G. C. Igbokwe SAN, Chief C.J. S. Azoro, Prof. B. E. Ewulum, V. C. Agbo and other lawyers from the Branch. The Respondents were notably absent and unrepresented in court.
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