An Abuja High Court has awarded a fine of N100million against the Federal Government in favour of former CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele for violation of his right to personal liberty.
The court also restrained the Federal Government and its agents from re-arresting or detaining Emefiele without an order of court.
The court earlier declared the prolonged detention of Emefiele, without trial as a flagrant violation of his fundamental rights.
The judgment of the court was premised on fundamental human rights suit filed by Emefiele following his prolonged detention in the custody of the Department of State Services.
Emefiele had asked the court to order the respondents to pay him N1 billion damages and to restrain them from further arresting and or detaining him.
Joined as defendants in the suit are the Federal Government, the Attorney General of the Federation, the Department of State Service , the EFCC and its chairman.
