Awarenessinfomedia has gathered that a federal high court in Lagos has ruled that Moshood Jimoh, the Lagos commissioner of police, acted illegally by declaring Omoyele Sowore, publisher of Sahara Reporters and human rights activist, wanted. The court has awarded N30 million damages against Jimoh and the inspector-general of police.
The controversy began on November 3, 2025, when Jimoh declared Sowore wanted over an alleged public disturbance after Sowore joined a protest against demolitions in the Oworonshoki community of Lagos state. Jimoh claimed Sowore was instigating public disturbance, despite the state government compensating affected residents.
Justice Musa Kakaki ruled that Jimoh's actions violated Sowore's fundamental human rights. The court emphasized that declaring someone wanted is only lawful when done by a court of law, with a warrant, proper notice, and proof of evasion.
Sowore's counsel, Tope Temokun, hailed the judgment as a warning against abuse of state power in Nigeria. The court held the inspector-general of police accountable for Jimoh's actions, underscoring the need for constitutional governance.
The ruling reinforces the importance of upholding citizens' rights and limiting state power. It sets a precedent for judicial checks on law enforcement agencies, promoting accountability and transparency.
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