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The judge emphasized the importance of maintaining the authority and respect for judicial orders, noting,“The acts carried out by the Respondent in violation of the court’s order amount to acts of contempt.” The court’s decision underscores the principle of “Audi Ultra Patem,” ensuring that all parties are given a fair opportunity to be heard before any judicial action is taken.
Jamil, presiding over Suit No: HCL/68M/2024 and Motion No: HCL/190M/2024, declared that the EFCC’s recent actions, specifically their attempt to arrest Alhaji Yahaya Bello, the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, constituted a direct violation of the court’s earlier directive.
The incident in question occurred on April 17, 2024, when EFCC operatives reportedly laid siege to Bello’s residence around 8 AM, aiming to detain him despite the standing court order..
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