The embattled former National Security Adviser (NSA) of Nigeria, Col Sambo Dasuki (rtd) has sued the federal government over infringement to his fundamental human rights
Dasuki also alleged that his life was under treat by operatives of the DSS. In his suit, Dasuki through his counsel, Ahmed Raji, sought among other things a mandatory order from the Federal High Court in Abuja to compel the Nigerian government and its security agencies to vacate his Abuja house at 13 John Kadija Street, Asokoro with immediate effect.
He also asked the court to stop the siege laid on his house and to remove all barricades both human and non-human obstructing his freedom.
He said the security siege in his residence is currently constituting a threat to his life.
A motion on notice filed pursuant to section 36(5) 37 and 41 of the 1999 constitution and sections 1(1) and (2) and 266 of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act 2015, Dasuki also sought for order of the court extending order of November 3 permitting treatment of his ailment abroad.
The motion on notice was premised on five grounds including the request to enforce the 3 week permission granted him by the court to keep to rescheduled medical appointment with his physician abroad.
He said that the federal government through the operatives of the SSS and other security agencies have frustrated the order by barricading his apartment since the permission was granted.
Dasuki also asked the court to extend the order of November 3 since it could not be implemented due to the action of the security agents.
A date is yet to be fixed for hearing on the suits by the court.
