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A High Court in Lokoja on Monday dismissed a N10 million fundamental rights suit against the Inspector-General of Police by a 24/year-old Dalukut Sumdi.
Delivering judgment, Justice A.N. Awulu, held that the suit was lacking in merit.
“In contrast to the Sumdi’s claim, “it’s evident by exhibit S.I.B 6 attached to the police counter affidavit, that the applicant was granted bail on Dec. 3, 2021.
“He (Sumdi) was requested to produce two surgeries as bail bond but he failed to meet up.
“The implication is that the applicant was granted bail within 24 hours of being arrested, which is in tandem with the provision of section 35(1)(5) of the Constitution of FRN 1999 as amended.
“I have nothing more to say accept that the respondent (Police) didn’t detain the applicant unduly and in violation of his right to personal liberty.
“Therefore, the long stay of the applicant in detention was as a result of his failure to produce sureties as demanded.
“I hereby resolve issue two in favour of the respondent.
“On the whole, I hold that this application lacked merit and is hereby dismissed,” the Judge declared…
