The protesters alleged that Ms Obot’s action amounted to scaring lawyers in the state from taking briefs against influential persons.
The ruling has set a precedent for similar matters, as citizens suspected of criminal activities now have legal grounds to sue the police if paraded without a court order.
Mr Effiong’s ordeal was disclosed by senior lawyer and rights activist, Professor Chidi Odinkalu, on Thursday via a tweet.
Ishaq Akintola, MURIC’s director, placed the demand following the announcement of the arrest of suspected attackers by the Chief of Defence Staff, Leo Irabor on Tuesday.
Magistrate M.C. Ayinde did not take the defendant’s plea but ordered that he should be remanded in Kirikiri Correctional center until September 1, pending legal advice.
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari’s regime to shelve the planned 5
The lack of menstrual pad banks sometimes forces female students to be absent from school while they are menstruating.
Media aide Femi Adesina says too much criticism of President Muhammadu Buhari’s regime could plunge the country into confusion.
Mr Trump said the attack was aimed at preventing him from running for president again in 2024, accusing Democrats of abuse of the justice system.
