The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Thursday, refused to grant an ex-parte application to restrain the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) from arresting and extraditing suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Abba Kyari.
Justice Ahmed Mohammed rejected the application filed by the Incorporated Trustees of Northern Peace Foundation. The foundation, through its legal team led by Dr. Olukayode Ajulo, had, through an ex-parte application, prayed the judge to grant the temporary order of injunction against the two defendants pending the hearing and final determination of the substantive suit.
The application dated August 9, 2021 was accompanied by a 21-paragraph affidavit of urgency. However, after listening to the counsel, Justice Mohammed refused to grant the request to stop Kyari’s arrest and extradition through ex-parte means.
He, however, ordered the counsel to turn the ex-parte motion to motion on notice and serve same on NPF and AGF.
The judge also directed the applicant to serve all court processes in respect of the case on the two respondents and fixed September 9 for mention of the case.
– Media Report