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Judge ‘Washes’ Hands Off Evans’ Case
Justice Abdulazeez Anka of the Federal High Court, Lagos has hands-off a fundamental rights case filed by suspected kidnapper, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, also known as Evans.
According to Justice Anka, the case file would be returned to the Administrative Judge for further directive.
The judge had earlier heard the case during the court’s long vacation and had adjourned until Aug. 29 for judgment after parties argued it and adopted their addresses on Aug.16.
But the police through its counsel David Igbodo said another lawyer, Henry Obiazi, who represented the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) and the Nigeria Police when the case was heard did so without authorisation.
The police prayed the court to set aside all the purported arguments made by Obiazi and to set aside the ruling it delivered on Aug. 16 in which he adjourned for judgment.
When the case came up before another judge, Justice Chuka Obiozor during the long vacation, he held that the case was no longer urgent.
Obiozor then returned the file to the Chief Judge, Justice Adamu Kafarati for re-assignment to another judge.
The case was subsequently re-assigned to Justice Babs Kuewemi.
However, Evans’ lawyer, Olukoya Ogungbeje wrote the Chief Judge informing him that Anka had already adjourned the case for judgment.
Based on the letter, the case was again returned to Anka.
When the case came up before Anka on Wednesday, he expressed displeasure that the case was returned to him when the issue of judgment had been overtaken by events.
The judge said that since the police had filed other applications, the earlier adjournment for judgment had become void.
Anka added that even if he had written the judgment earlier, it meant that a new one would be written.
In his fundamental rights suit, Evans is claiming N300 million against the police as damages for alleged illegal detention and rights violation.
Nedu Joe
October 13, 2017 at 12:24 am
Its only in nigeria when an igbo comiite a crime other tribe hype him w kingpin …we are use to name calling
Adeline Josh
October 12, 2017 at 9:28 pm
Nigerian PILATE
Anyanwu Samuel Iyke
October 12, 2017 at 5:09 pm
Yes , as heads ll roll if he opens up, he is now in APC.
Tahili Miliki
October 12, 2017 at 2:52 pm
Has he becomes our Lord? Which one be that….
Oko Pius
October 12, 2017 at 1:53 pm
Any judge who will try Evan’s case will be exposed because all of them has always been settled after every successful operation, including the IGP & co.
Geoffrey Udeagu
October 12, 2017 at 12:41 pm
Kidnapping is too bad but operations python dance very worst who will try the case
Prince Gaiser Osagie - Erese
October 12, 2017 at 11:40 am
Evans alleged his violation of human rights is small case to distract the court from the kidnapping cases preferred against Evans. Some judges for legal technicalities are dodging to hear the case once Evans is mentioned. Could the reasons be fear of compromise or threat to their lives?
Angela E Momoh
October 12, 2017 at 11:20 am
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Christopher Ochini
October 12, 2017 at 11:20 am
Why
Kelvin Ikiogha Ebidah
October 12, 2017 at 10:05 am
hahahaha i dey laff in swahili. the guy is connected with top big wigs
Ndubuisi Nnoli
October 12, 2017 at 9:59 am
Yoruba chameleon 40% Muslim 20% Christian 40% cults
Soji Olayiwola
October 12, 2017 at 9:59 am
Corrupt country…….Ruling by the corrupt leaders.
Amb Aliu Olalekan Abayomi
October 12, 2017 at 9:56 am
Lol! I Hear Say Evans Will Now Be IPOB’s New Leader Since Oga Ade Has Ran Away.
Judith Aviva
October 12, 2017 at 11:46 am
Must you comment into every post, please if you don’t know what to say close your mouth and stop disgracing yourself
Icee Age
October 12, 2017 at 9:51 am
Can anything work in that COUNTRY? Too many people top people,army and politicians , police all of them HV share money wit this guy.this case can never come to light.
Agu Emmanuel Ikenna
October 12, 2017 at 9:46 am
Better for him
Biafra Uche
October 12, 2017 at 9:46 am
hahahahah. too many prominent people are involved.