The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) National Litigation Committee has filed a ₦500 million lawsuit at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory against four individuals accused of assaulting a legal practitioner, Barrister John Boluwaji Ajiki.
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The civil suit, instituted on Monday, July 7, 2025, names Williams Raymond, Fidelis Emmanuel Jacob, Sharon Alexander, and Itoro Dominic Robert as defendants. The NBA is seeking exemplary and punitive damages for the alleged unlawful assault and violation of Ajiki’s fundamental rights.
This legal move comes alongside ongoing criminal proceedings at the Zone 6 Magistrate Court in Abuja, where the defendants have been arraigned and remanded at the Keffi Correctional Centre by Magistrate Emmanuel Iyanna.
In a statement, Isah Abubakar Aliyu, Secretary of the NBA National Litigation Committee, emphasized that the dual legal actions demonstrate the Association’s commitment to protecting legal professionals.
“The Nigerian Bar Association will not tolerate attacks on its members. This case underscores our firm resolve to protect the dignity, safety, and rights of all lawyers within the Nigerian legal system,” Aliyu declared.
The Committee further reiterated its dedication to upholding the rule of law and shielding legal practitioners from harassment, intimidation, and violence in the discharge of their professional duties.
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