Zamfara Suspended Lawmakers Seek Redress At High Court

By Umar Farouq, Gusau.

The eight suspended members of the Zamfara State House of Assembly have instituted a suit at the Federal High Court in Gusau, challenging the breach of their constitutional rights to liberty, human dignity, fair hearing and taking possession of their property without due process.

The suit involves the State Attorney-General, the Police, Department of State Security amongst others.

But the Police and Department of State Security said that they were not served any notice to that effect.

However, the Counsel to the suspended lawmakers, Barrister Ibrahim Alli agreed for a date so that the case can be heard and to enable them serve the Police and Department of State Security, DSS.

The presiding judge, Justice Aminu Bappa granted the motion and adjourned the case to 29th April, 2024.