A former council chairman, Lucky Okodeh, has filed a N2 billion rights suit against the Nigerian army for allegedly publishing his photograph among those wanted in connection to the killing of 17 soldiers in Okuama, Delta.
Okodeh, represented by Femi Falana (SAN), claims the action violated his rights to personal liberty and dignity, affecting his political career and forcing him into hiding.
The suit, filed before Justice Binta Nyako at the Federal High Court in Abuja, seeks N2 billion in damages and an order of perpetual injunction restraining the army from arresting him.
Okodeh also demands an apology to be published in print and electronic media to restore his freedom and normal life.
The matter was adjourned due to the absence of Justice Nyako and rescheduled for October 17.
Okodeh was forced to drop his chairmanship candidacy in the recent LG elections following the publication of his photograph in the wanted list.
The army had declared eight persons wanted in connection to the killing of 17 soldiers in Okuama on March 14.
Okodeh’s lawyer, Falana, and the respondents’ counsel, Mike Ebah, were in court on Monday.
The suit marks a significant development in the ongoing controversy surrounding the Okuama killings and the Nigerian army’s response.
