Court orders police to pay n50m damages over suspects death

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HEADLINE: Court Orders Police to Pay N50m Damages Over Suspect's Death

LAGOS, NIGERIA - A Lagos High Court has ordered the Nigeria Police Force to pay the sum of N50 million as damages to the family of a suspect who died in police custody.

The court, presided over by Justice Oluwatoyin Ipaye, delivered the judgment on Monday, ruling in favor of the family of the deceased, who was arrested and detained by the police in 2018.

According to the court, the police failed to provide adequate medical care to the suspect, leading to his untimely death. The court also found that the police did not conduct a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the suspect's death.

The family of the deceased had filed a suit against the police, seeking compensation for the loss of their loved one. The police had initially denied any wrongdoing, but the court found that they had failed to provide sufficient evidence to support their claims.

In delivering the judgment, Justice Ipaye said: "The police have a duty to protect and preserve the life of every citizen, including suspects in their custody. In this case, the police failed to discharge this duty, leading to the untimely death of the suspect. The family of the deceased is entitled to compensation for their loss."

The court ordered the police to pay the sum of N50 million to the family of the deceased as damages, as well as costs.

The police have been ordered to pay the damages within 30 days, failing which the court may take further action.

The judgment is seen as a major victory for the family of the deceased and a reminder to the police of their responsibility to protect and preserve the life of every citizen, including suspects in their custody.