J. S. ABIRIYI, JCA (Delivering the Leading Judgment): This appeal is against the judgment delivered on 21st March, 2014 in the High Court of Akwa Ibom State sitting at Uyo. In the High Court (the court below), the Appellant was the Applicant, the Respondents were the Respondents.
By an originating motion on notice, the Appellant claimed against the Respondents for a declaration that her arrest and detention by the Respondents amounted to a breach of her right to personal liberty. Secondly, a declaration that the inhuman and degrading treatment meted on her by the Respondents amounted to a breach of dignity of human person. Thirdly, an order restraining the Respondents from intimidating, harassing, arresting and detaining her in connection with this matter. Fourthly, an order that the Respondents should render a public apology to the Appellant in a way or manner determined by the court. And finally an order that the Respondents jointly and severally pay the sum of N30 million (Thirty m…