A Federal High Court sitting in Maiduguri has awarded ₦2 million in compensatory damages to a primary school teacher, Mr. Sherrif Umar, after declaring that his arrest and prolonged detention by the military over allegations of links to Boko Haram were unlawful, unconstitutional, and a violation of his fundamental rights. The court held that Umar’s constitutional rights to … Continue reading Court Awards Teacher ₦2m for Unlawful Arrest, Five-Month Military Detention Over Boko Haram Allegations