By Ighomuaye Lucky. O
Justice Igho Patricia Braimoh of Benin, Edo State High Court has adjourned hearing to 30th April, 2024 in the case of enforcement of fundamental human rights initiated by Chukwudi Akpotowho
Akpotowho is mentioned as a defendant in the case of aiding the suicide of Mrs. Lilian Omokhuale, daughter of Mr. Francis Omoruyi Oloton, a business mogul and chief executive officer of Uyi Technical Company Limited.
Akpotowho in suit No B/529M/2023 which was filed on the 23rd November 2023 through his counsel, Mr. Eghosa Aganmwonyi, the case which was meant for mention requested for accelerated hearing and the protection of the applicant.
Mr. Aganmwonyi further solicited for the protection of the court for the applicant whom he said is being harassed and subjected to unwarranted arrest by the respondents as well as cyber bullying and trial.
When the case came up today, Justice Briamoh called for restraint on the first to fifth respondent ilto exercise restraint n their investigation as well as the media so as not to jeopardize the case before the court.
The Inspector General of Police, Assistant Inspector General of Police, Zone 5, Commissioner of Police, Edo State, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Department Of State Security (DSS) Edo Command and Elder Francis Omoruyi Oloton are respondents in the suit.
The case was mentioned today at the Benin High Court, Edo state, based on a Motion on Notice brought pursuant to Order 45 Rule 4 of the Edo state High Court (Civil procedures) Rule 2018 and under the inherent jurisdiction of the court.
