The President of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Comrade Atiku Abubakar Isah, has instituted legal proceedings at the Federal High Court in Abuja seeking enforcement of his fundamental human rights following allegations of abduction and torture.
In the lawsuit, Isah is demanding a staggering sum of N38.3 billion in damages from several high-profile respondents, including Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, the Department of State Services (DSS), and senior officials of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA).
The NANS president's legal action comes amid growing concerns over alleged human rights violations. While specific details of the alleged abduction and torture have not been fully disclosed, the case has already begun to attract significant attention in political and educational circles.
This development marks a significant escalation in tensions between student leadership and government-affiliated institutions. The inclusion of Seyi Tinubu as a respondent adds a politically sensitive dimension to the case.
The DSS, Nigeria's domestic intelligence agency, has faced previous allegations of human rights abuses, while the involvement of NTA officials raises questions about the role of state media in the alleged incidents.
Court proceedings are expected to reveal more details about the circumstances surrounding the alleged abduction and torture, as well as the basis for the substantial damages being sought by the student leader.
BenriNews will continue to monitor this developing story and provide updates as more information becomes available.