Yakubu allegedly refused to set the victims free despite clearing Ebbah of the allegation. In the Certified True Copy of the judgement obtained by our correspondent, the judge ruled that the victims’ rights were trampled upon and awarded damages of N2.5m to them. Damages in the sum of N2,500,000 granted against the respondents.”PUNCH Metro learnt that the Nigerian Navy had feigned ignorance of the ruling as the victims are still languishing in its detention camp. He said he was not aware that a court had ruled that Ebbah, Osadinizu, Epiagolo, Ayodele and Brown should be released. I am not aware that a court has delivered judgement that they should be released.

Source: Punch June 26, 2019 02:15 UTC