A court delayed ruling on a major lawsuit against Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike until July 10. Poor residents want 500 million naira from the government for violating their basic rights. The people claim police and security forces arrested them without charges and treated them badly. Judge James Omotosho heard arguments from both sides before setting the new court date. Lawyers for homeless people and street vendors say authorities broke constitutional laws.
Wike fought back against the claims through his legal team at the hearing. He told the court that beggars and scavengers create serious safety problems for other residents. The minister said many arrested people damaged property and helped criminals plan attacks. Street dwellers build illegal shelters under bridges and on roads without permission from city officials. These homeless camps violate development rules and threaten public health through poor sanitation.
Security agencies denied all accusations made against them during the court session. The Department of State Services said they never arrested anyone mentioned by the complainants. Civil defense officers also rejected claims about mistreating vulnerable citizens during operations. Government lawyers asked the judge to throw out the entire case completely. The lawsuit started after alleged raids on November 12 that targeted homeless communities.
Wike fought back against the claims through his legal team at the hearing. He told the court that beggars and scavengers create serious safety problems for other residents. The minister said many arrested people damaged property and helped criminals plan attacks. Street dwellers build illegal shelters under bridges and on roads without permission from city officials. These homeless camps violate development rules and threaten public health through poor sanitation.
Security agencies denied all accusations made against them during the court session. The Department of State Services said they never arrested anyone mentioned by the complainants. Civil defense officers also rejected claims about mistreating vulnerable citizens during operations. Government lawyers asked the judge to throw out the entire case completely. The lawsuit started after alleged raids on November 12 that targeted homeless communities.
