LunagisthubFormer England Star John Fashanu Takes Nigerian Police to Court Over Unlawful Arrest
In a shocking turn of events, former England and Premier League star John Fashanu has filed a lawsuit against the Nigerian police, seeking N200 million (approximately £100,000) in compensation for his unlawful arrest and detention [1].
The 62-year-old football legend, who now resides in Nigeria, was arrested in December over a land dispute. Fashanu claims that the matter was a civil dispute, but the authorities chose to handle it as a criminal case, leading to his arrest and detention .
The Land Dispute that Led to the Arrest
The controversy surrounds a 22-acre plot of land, for which Fashanu claims investors had agreed to pay him over £500,000. When he discovered that the investors had begun constructing a perimeter fence without his consent, Fashanu and his lawyer went to investigate. However, they were met with police resistance, leading to their arrest .
Fashanu’s Allegations Against the Nigerian Police
Fashanu has accused the police of “arrest, detention, and inhuman treatment” during his three-hour ordeal on December 16. He also claims that his wife, Vivian, was wrongly arrested when she accompanied him to the police station, and that his rights were violated when officers seized his mobile phone .
As the case unfolds, it raises important questions about police conduct and the protection of individual rights in Nigeria. Fashanu’s lawsuit seeks not only compensation but also justice and accountability for the alleged wrongdoing .
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