Both men are being detained in their hotel in Maiduguri, Borno state where they have been kept since March 24th over allegations of loitering around areas where combat operations was still ongoing.
According to their legal representative, Mr Femi Falana, the journalists are seeking a declaration from the court that their arrest and continued detention by the military is illegal and unconstitutional, thereby violating their right to personal liberty guaranteed by Section 34, 35 and 41 of the constitution and Article 5, 6 and 12 of the African Charter on Human and peoples’ Right Act.
The suit will also be seeking an order by the court directing the Nigerian military and the Chief of Army staff, Gen Minimah to immediately release the journalists from illegal military custody since loitering or wandering were not recognizable offences by the law.
The suit argues that the journalists were entitled to their liberty, freedom of movement and integrity to human person as guaranteed by Section 34, 35 and 41 of the Nigerian constitution.
No date has been announced for the hearing of the suit. Meanwhile the Defence Headquarters has not yet reacted to reports of the suit.
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Whatever!!!
Ghen ghen!!!
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They should look into this matter well and Pls release them if they are truly innocent. I don't know why Ajs staff keep landing in one mess or the other in different countries.
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Let's watch how it unfolds... lindaobserve
Who cares. Engr Emy
Why not just send them away in peace?
They shud be released by now
the election is over nah
Very good! Follow due protocol when doing things. Our reformed Nigeria will be eradicated of lawless infringement of the military this regime is notorious of.
a.k.a EDWIN CHINEDU AZUBUKO said...
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This people must be really angry i swear..
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***CURRENTLY IN JUPITER***
Okay
Wen them sef no resemble beter people... Sori oo
Seen
It is one thing to sue, it is another thing to get the benefit of the suit!These journalists might get judgment against the Nigerian Army, but to execute the judgment is where the problem lies! If for instance the court award Five Million Naira against the Army, this century might even finish and these journalists would not get the money. It is like a goat trying to rescue a yam from a lion. It is an exercise in futility!!!
Al-jazeera $ their journalists always
getting in on prob or the other.
Its whatever they won't get nothing
from court.
Al-jazeera $ their journalists always
getting in on prob or the other.
Its whatever they won't get nothing
from court.
Al-jazeera $ their journalists always
getting in on prob or the other.
Its whatever they won't get nothing
from court.
Ah! Mr Ali mustapha that's my lecturer @ national film institute o. The had better release that gentle man b4 dem see fire wey no fit set out. #filmboitin #fbi
Fine, they were caught in restricted areas...that's what journalists do, they're just curious trying to get exclusive footage, they should be let off with a warning if their credentials check out, or do the military wanna keep them there forever!
They now have mouth to talk and to the extent of suing abi? They still couldn't do anything about dia staff in Egyptian prison since o! Because it's Nigeria! Mtchew
They should release them already, at least they have been warned. Linda take note!
They should release them already, at least they have been warned. Linda take note!
They should release them already, at least they have been warned. Linda take note!
They should release them already, at least they have been warned. Linda take note!
Your everywhere..... stamping
chai nah dm sabi oooo
Sue Nigeria military ke! Pepper still dey Ina eye, make na go wash am well
Exercise in futility for lawyers who don't know their onions. It is the easiest suit. U can enforce it wella. Fola
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