"Police Have Duty To Investigate Crime": Federal High Court Rejects Rev. Akanji's Harassment Claims - TheNigeriaLawyer

"Police Have Duty To Investigate Crime": Federal High Court Rejects Rev. Akanji's Harassment Claims - TheNigeriaLawyer

The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Monday upheld the constitutional powers of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) to investigate credible allegations of crime, as it dismissed a N1 billion fundamental rights enforcement suit filed by the President of the Nigerian Baptist Convention, Rev. Dr Israel Akanji. Rev. Akanji had approached the court alleging harassment, a smear campaign, and a violation of his rights following a petition accusing him…