Facts
The 1st to 6th Respondent, as Applicants, commenced an action under the Fundamental Rights (Enforcement Procedure) Rules, 2009 against the 7th to 9th Respondent, the Appellant, and the 10th Respondent, at the High Court of Rivers State. The Appellant was sued as the 4th Respondent at the trial court.
The 1st to 6th Respondent sought a declaration of breach of their rights to personal liberty and freedom from inhuman/degrading treatment; and an order for, inter alia, the release of the 2nd Respondent and damages against the Appellant and the 7th to 10th Respondent jointly and severally in the sum of N250 million.
