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Court quotes renal failure as reason for granting bail to ex-police officer accused of killing protester – Report

by Rachel Ogbu The former Chief Superintendent of Police, who allegedly shot a protester during the 2012 fuel subsidy protests, was granted bail today at a Lagos High Court sitting in Ikeja. Dismissed Segun Fabunmi is facing a seven-count charge of murder, attempted murder, and causing grievous bodily harm after he was said to have... Read More

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June 15, 2013

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Court awards N4 million to protesters shot by the police during anti-fuel subsidy protests

by Rachel Ogbu Four anti-fuel subsidy protesters, who were shot by a police officer last year were awarded N4m as compensation recently. On Friday, a Lagos High Court, Ikeja presided by Justice Bola Okikiolu-Ighile, awarded N4m damages against the dismissed Divisional Police Officer of Pen Cinema Police Station, Agege, Lagos, Segun Fabunmi for “recklessly shooting... Read More

anti-fuel subsidy protesters, fundamental human rights, recklessly shooting