MUSA DATTIJO MUHAMMAD, J.S.C. (Delivering the Leading Judgment): The appellants herein as plaintiffs at the Rivers State High Court, hereinafter referred to as the trial court, took out an originating summons against the respondents as the defendants seeking the determination of the following questions:-
"(1) Whether on a proper construction of the employment of the Plaintiffs:-
(a) The circumstances and manner of employment of the plaintiffs.
(b) The police wireless message dated D.T.O. 301015/10/2001 with reference CH: 3100/BDE PT/FHQ/ABJ/Vol. 1/55.
(c) The NLNG spy police force announcement.
(d) The address of Mr. Maduka, the then Human Resources Manager of the 1st Defendant on the passing out parade of the plaintiffs on 5th May, 2000 as contained in a video tape and
(e) The identity cards issued to the plaintiffs by the 1st defendants.
The plaintiffs are not entitled to be recognized as staff of the 1st defendant?
(ii) Whether the action of the 1st defendant in withholding the pay…