Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly-Boy or
Area-Fada, on Wednesday filed a suit at the FCT High Court, Maitama, against
the Commissioner of Police in FCT for alleged violation of his rights.
Oputa is demanding
the enforcement of his fundamental rights pursuant to Sections 34, 39, and 40
and 46 (1) of the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as
amended). He is asking the court to declare that the use of teargas, canisters,
water cannon and wild police dogs to harass and disperse his group was contrary
to the provisions of the constitution.
Oputa through his
counsel, Mr Inibehe Effiong, is also seeking the order of the court compelling
the respondent (Nigeria Police Force) to pay him N100 million as general
damages. He is also asking for an order directing, the respondent to pay him N
400 million as exemplary damages.
Oputa said that he
and his group, known as Our Mumu Don Do Movement, staged a peaceful
demonstration on Aug. 8 at Unity Fountain, Maitama Abuja, when they were
attacked by the police. The group had demanded that President Muhammadu Buhari
return from his medical leave in London to resume work or resign.
The suit is yet to be assigned.
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