Court Rejects El-Rufai's Rights Suit Against DSS
The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, presided over by Justice Sylvanus Oriji, dismissed Nasir El-Rufai's fundamental rights suit against the Department of State Services (DSS) and other federal agencies, citing a lack of merit and substance. The court awarded N200,000 to each of the four respondents, including the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Attorney-General of the Federation, and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC).
El-Rufai, who has been in custody for months, argued that his rights were violated by the agencies' actions. However, the court ruled that the letters of invitation from the EFCC and ICPC for El-Rufai to provide information did not infringe upon his rights.
The court also upheld the DSS's authority to maintain a watchlist and to attempt to arrest El-Rufai at Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport, affirming that the seizure of his international passport was lawful.
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