The Civil Rights Realisation and Advancement Network has petitioned the Chief Judge of Enugu State, Hon. Justice Afojulu Ozoemena, seeking justice for Point Of Sale operator, Mr. Omotara Yusuf, who was allegedly unlawfully detained and lost over N4,995,000 to a syndicate involving court officials and a lawyer.
The group in the petition dated June 16, 2025, stated Mr. Yusuf was detained for almost a week at the Nigerian Police Area Command of Sango Ota, Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State, based on two court orders that were allegedly forged by Mrs. F.N. Nosike, an Assistant Chief Registrar at the Magistrate Court, Enugu South Magisterial District, and procured by Barrister Chidiogo Maduekwe.
The petition which was signed by OluOmotayo Esq., President of the group, was copied to the Executive Governor of Enugu State, Mr. Peter Mbah, for his information and necessary action.
“The detention of Mr. Yusuf, based on the court orders was a ploy to intimidate him not to challenge the unlawful removal of money from his account by this syndicate who deceived the court that money was mistakenly transferred to Mr. Yusuf’s account,” the petition reads.
The petition further states that Mr. Yusuf was not a party in the suit and had no relationship with the applicant, Mr. UmeizuNzube, before his arrest and detention.
“It is worrisome that the Learned Magistrate made an order for arrest and detention of the owner of the account who is based in Ogun State and who never appeared before the court or knew the applicant in the case who claimed that he mistakenly transferred money to an unknown person,” the petition further reads.
The group urged the Chief Judge to invite Mrs. F.N. Nosike to authenticate the signatures on the court orders, which she allegedly denied.
According to the petition “The actions of Mrs. F.N. Nosike and her cohorts is an act of perversion of the course of Justice and an attack on the Rule of Law in Nigeria,”
The petition also highlighted the plights of Mr. Yusuf, who was allegedly promised a refund of his money by UmeizuNzube, but has yet to receive it.
“UmeizuNzube promised to refund his money on January 29th 2024, but till date the money is yet to be refunded,” the petition reads.
The group, however, called on the authorities to take immediate action to address the situation and ensure that justice is served.
“We urge you to intervene in this matter and ensure that justice is done in respect of the matter as the circumstances of this case demands. We submit that the court is the last hope of the common man and therefore it is incumbent on the authorities including the Enugu State government not to allow this rule of the jungle to prevail on the Rule of Law in the state,” the petition concludes.
The group’s petition highlights the need for accountability and transparency in the administration of justice, and the importance of protecting the rights of citizens.
The outcome of this petition will be closely watched, as it has significant implications for the rule of law and the protection of citizens’ rights in Nigeria.
Punch
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