El-Rufai's Rights Suit Dismissed by Court, Costs Awarded
Justice Sylvanus Oriji of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory dismissed a fundamental rights suit filed by former Kaduna State Governor Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai against the Department of State Services (DSS), the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). The court ruled that the suit was without merit and awarded N200,000 in costs to each of the four respondents, including the Attorney General of the Federation.
Justice Oriji stated that the letters of invitation for investigation sent to El-Rufai by the EFCC and ICPC did not infringe on his rights. The court also upheld the DSS's authority to maintain a watchlist and arrest individuals of interest, affirming that El-Rufai could not prevent the agencies from performing their duties.
Furthermore, the court found the seizure of El-Rufai's international passport by the DSS to be lawful and not a violation of his rights.
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