The order restrains the Inspector-General of Police, the Assistant Inspector-General at Alagbon, and several named officers from detaining, interrogating, or summoning the applicants until the substantive hearing is decided.
Contract dispute involving Nedu Wazobia linked to charity fundraising project
According to court filings, the disagreement stems from a 2024 educational charity initiative.
Nedu and his team partnered with business associates to host a fundraising gala in Lagos aimed at raising fees for underprivileged students, with costs reportedly exceeding ₦83 million.
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Although the event generated both pledges and donations, the respondents allegedly demanded a refund of ₦60 million, which the applicants argued was unjustified. They further claimed that police involvement escalated the matter despite its contractual nature.
Police harassment lawsuit and allegations of intimidation
The applicants alleged that the respondents filed multiple petitions with police units at Alagbon. Despite an earlier investigation by the X-Squad, which found no criminal liability, officers allegedly reopened the case, summoning and detaining members of Nedu’s team and seizing international passports.
Counsel to the applicants, J.W. Dong, told the court that the police actions were unconstitutional. The applicants are demanding ₦2 billion in damages
for infringement of their rights.
Fundamental rights enforcement and judicial oversight
The judge declined to compel the police to maintain a broader status quo on all aspects of the dispute but confirmed that law enforcement must not detain or interrogate the applicants further.
Legal observers note that the ruling reflects a wider debate in Nigeria over the use of police powers in civil disputes,
particularly where allegations of harassment arise.
The substantive motion on enforcement of fundamental rights is expected to proceed in the coming weeks.
