Lawyers sue FG, army over military checkpoints in Southeast, demand ₦500bn damages (opens original article in a new tab)

Lawyers have filed a class action lawsuit against the Nigerian government and army over military checkpoints in the Southeast, seeking ₦500bn in damages and legal remedies for alleged human rights violations.

• Lawyers sue FG and army over military checkpoints in Southeast
• Plaintiffs seek ₦500bn damages and judicial declarations on human rights violations
• Demand review of checkpoint operations and independent misconduct investigations