OKUDO
V.
IGP & ORS
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Okudo v. I.G.P. (1998) 1 NWLR (Pt. 533) 335
MUSDAPHER, J.C.A. (Delivering the Leading Judgment): Pursuant to provisions of the Fundamental Rights (Enforcement Procedure) Rules, 1979, the appellant herein Mr. Obi Okudo applied to the Court below for the following reliefs:-
"1. Declaration that the arrest and detention of the applicant from the 9th to the 16th February, 1983, by the Respondents, their servants and or agents is unconstitutional, unlawful and illegal.
2. Declaration that the continued arrest and detention of the applicant by the respondents is unconstitutional, unlawful and illegal.
3. Declaration that the respondents' directive compelling the daily and indefinite attendance of the applicant at the Force C.I.D., Alagbon Close, Lagos, since 16/2/1983 is unconstitutional and illegal.
4. An order for the immediate and unconditional release of the applicant from the said arrest and detention.
5. Declaration that the applicant is entitled to compensation and apology from the police on account of the unlawful arrest and …