Prince Okoro Nkemakolam Sues Nigerian Police, Ogba Brothers for $200,000 Over Alleged Unlawful Declaration as Wanted
By Joseph Iyaji | Akahi News
Prince Okoro Nkemakolam has filed a fundamental rights enforcement suit against the Nigeria Police Force and two individuals, Chinedu Pius Ogba and Chibuzor Peter Ogba, demanding $200,000 in damages for what he described as an unlawful declaration branding him a wanted person.
The lawsuit, filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja under suit number FHC/Abj/CS/2081/2025, follows a police publication on 25 September declaring him wanted.
Background of the Case
Nkemakolam, through his lawyer, Barrister Stanley Maduabuchi Ofoegbu, had earlier written to the Inspector General of Police (IGP) demanding the immediate withdrawal of the publication. The counsel argued that the matter was already before the Court of Appeal in Abuja, stressing that no warrant was issued by any court to justify the declaration.
He warned that failure to retract the notice would trigger legal consequences. True to his word, the case has now been instituted against:
- Chinedu Pius Ogba (aka Totti)
- Chibuzor Peter Ogba (aka Pablo)
- The Inspector General of Police
- The Assistant Inspector General of Police, National Central Bureau (Interpol)
- The Nigeria Police Force
Claims Before the Court
In the originating motion, Nkemakolam contends that his fundamental rights under the Nigerian Constitution and the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights have been violated. These rights include personal liberty, dignity of person, fair hearing, private life, and freedom of movement.
The reliefs sought include:
- Apology and Retraction: A court order compelling the 1st to 4th respondents to delete all declarations branding him wanted from their social media handles and publish formal apologies in three national newspapers.
- Compensation: A joint payment of $200,000 (Two Hundred Thousand US Dollars) by the respondents for the alleged violation of his fundamental rights.
- Injunction Against Harassment: A restraining order preventing the respondents from further harassment, including arrests, threats, or any form of continued declaration as a wanted person.
Implications and Reactions
Legal analysts told Akahi News that the outcome of this case could set a significant precedent on how law enforcement agencies in Nigeria handle public declarations of individuals as wanted.
Attempts by journalists to get the official response of the Nigeria Police Force were unsuccessful, as calls to the Force Public Relations Officer’s lines went unanswered.
Observers note that the case highlights the growing tension between citizens’ constitutional rights and the discretionary powers of law enforcement in Nigeria.
What Comes Next
The Federal High Court in Abuja is expected to hear arguments from both sides in the coming weeks. For Prince Nkemakolam, the matter is not just about compensation but also about restoring his reputation and ensuring due process is respected.
Akahi News will continue to monitor the case and provide updates as proceedings unfold.
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