BURNING LEGAL QUESTIONS: Court Adjourns High-Profile ₦300 Million Case Involving Burna Boy And The IGP

BURNING LEGAL QUESTIONS: Court Adjourns High-Profile ₦300 Million Case Involving Burna Boy And The IGP

The court battle between Burna Boy and Speed Darlington has suffered another setback as the ₦300 million fundamental rights enforcement suit filed by Speed Darlington against the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) has been adjourned until March 19.

Speed Darlington’s Lawsuit Against IGP Hit Another Roadblock

The Federal High Court in Abuja had initially scheduled the case for Monday, but the judge, Justice Musa Liman, announced the adjournment after the IGP’s lawyer, CSP Audu Garba, informed the court that the police had filed a new counter-affidavit in response to Speed Darlington’s additional affidavit.

Speed Darlington’s lawyer, Rosemary Hamza, revealed that she had not been served with the new document, prompting the need for more time to prepare a response.

Court Documents Show Speed Darlington was Illegally Detained and Subjected to Inhumane Treatment

The court documents, filed by human rights activist Deji Adeyanju, revealed that Speed Darlington was first arrested on October 4, 2024, over allegations of defaming Burna Boy.

Eyisi stated that the singer was detained for five days, subjected to inhumane treatment, and later granted bail. He was rearrested on November 27, 2024, for purportedly jumping administrative bail despite informing the police of his medical emergency.

Burna Boy Accused Speed Darlington of Threats and Intimidation, but the Singer Denies the Claims

In a counter-affidavit filed by SP David Atama, the police claimed they acted on a petition from Burna Boy, alleging threats to his life and intimidation.

However, Speed Darlington has denied these claims in a further affidavit, asserting that he never confessed to any crime and that the allegations are baseless.

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