Lawyers to sue Nigerian Govt, govs over missing, detained South-East residents
A group of independent legal practitioners, under the aegis of Fiat Justitia, have vowed to sue the Federal Government, the South-East Governors’ Forum and the Nigerian Army over residents of the South-East who were declared missing, detained or abducted under controversial circumstances. The group also vowed to sue the Nigerian Police Force and the Department […] Lawyers to sue Nigerian Govt,…
Independent legal practitioners, representing the families of missing and detained residents in Nigeria's South-East region, have announced plans to sue the federal government, regional governors, Nigerian Army, Nigerian Police Force, and Department of State Services for failing to account for their loved ones. The legal group, known as Fiat Justitia, expressed concern over the mysterious disappearances of individuals suspected of being members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and alleged that they were transported to remote military detention centers without proper court proceedings.
Fiat Justitia's representative, Adekoye Segun, stated that their coordinated legal action aims to hold all parties accountable for providing answers and ensuring justice for those who have been held captive for up to eight years without trial.
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