Enugu monarch Igwe Madu faces N2bn suit over alleged unlawful detention
A N2 billion lawsuit has been instituted against Igwe Godwin Ndubueze Madu of Enugu Achi Umumba Autonomous Community, Oji River Local Government Area, over the alleged malicious prosecution and unlawful detention of one Cyril Ugochukwu Ezedozie. The claimant, Cyril Ugochukwu Ezedozie, in the suit accused the monarch of using his influence to get him jailed […] Enugu monarch Igwe Madu faces N2bn…
A N2 billion lawsuit has been filed against Enugu Achi Umumba Autonomous Community monarch, Igwe Godwin Ndubueze Madu, by Cyril Ugochukwu Ezedozie. Ezedozie claims that Igwe Madu unlawfully detained and prosecuted him for 13 days over charges that were later dismissed due to lack of evidence. The claimant filed the lawsuit at the Enugu State High Court, alleging that on June 5, 2025, Igwe Madu had four counts filed against him, including conspiracy to commit felony, cyberstalking, and defamation.
Ezedozie stated that he was subjected to embarrassment, humiliation, and handcuffed in a filthy and poorly ventilated cell at the Enugu Correctional Centre. After the Office of the Enugu State Attorney General found no evidence to support the cyberstalking charge, the High Court dismissed the criminal charges. Ezedozie is seeking N2 billion in exemplary and general damages, along with a full-page apology in a national newspaper. The lawsuit, dated August 24, 2026, has not yet been assigned a mention and hearing date.
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