Dismissed officer seeks n500m sues board and nis for illegal detention

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Dismissed Officer Seeks N500m Compensation, Sues Board and NIS for Illegal Detention

A dismissed officer of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has filed a lawsuit against the NIS Board and the Nigeria Immigration Service, seeking N500 million in damages for illegal detention and breach of his fundamental human rights.

The officer, whose name was not disclosed, was dismissed from the service in 2020 after being accused of misconduct. However, he claims that his dismissal was unlawful and that he was subjected to illegal detention without trial.

In the suit filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja, the officer alleged that he was detained for 14 days without being charged or given access to a lawyer. He claimed that his detention was a violation of his rights under the Nigerian Constitution and the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights.

The officer is seeking N500 million in damages for the alleged illegal detention, as well as an order directing the NIS Board and the Nigeria Immigration Service to reinstate him to his position and pay him all his outstanding salaries and allowances.

The officer's lawyer, Mr. John Okafor, said that his client's case was a clear example of the abuse of power and disregard for the rule of law by the NIS Board and the Nigeria Immigration Service.

"We will not tolerate this kind of impunity and we will ensure that our client gets justice," Mr. Okafor said.

The NIS Board and the Nigeria Immigration Service have yet to respond to the lawsuit.

This is not the first time that the NIS has been accused of illegal detention and human rights abuses. In recent years, there have been several reports of immigration officers detaining individuals without trial or access to a lawyer.

The Nigerian government has been criticized for its handling of human rights issues, including the detention of individuals without trial or access to a lawyer. The government has promised to address these issues, but many critics say that more needs to be done to protect the rights of individuals.

The case is ongoing and a date has been fixed for hearing.