By Muhammad Mamman
The Federal High Court in Lagos has mandated the Inspector-General of Police and the Lagos State Commissioner of Police to pay ₦10 million in damages to several #EndSARS protesters for violating their fundamental rights.
In a ruling delivered by Justice Musa Kakaki, the court determined that the protesters were subjected to unjust harassment and that their constitutional rights were breached during the fourth memorial rally on 20 October 2024.
Justice Kakaki emphasised that, while law enforcement agencies possess constitutional authority to maintain public order, such powers must be exercised in accordance with democratic principles and the rule of law.
The claimants included Hassan Taiwo Soweto, Uadiale Kingsley, Ilesanmi Kehinde, Osopale Adeseye, Olamilekan Sanusi, and Miss Osugba Blessing, among others.
The case was supported by organisations such as the Education Rights Campaign (ERC), Take It Back Movement (TIBM), and Campaign for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR).
