Gombe Lawyer Sues State Government, Police Over Motorcycle Ban, Demands ₦50m Damages
August 31, 2025 | News
A Gombe-based lawyer, Usamatu Abubakar, has filed a fundamental rights enforcement suit at the Federal High Court in Abuja against the Gombe State Government and the state police command over what he described as an “unlawful motorcycle ban.”
Abubakar is seeking ₦50 million in damages, a public apology, and a court order lifting the restriction on motorcycle use between 7:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., which has been in force since June 11, 2025. He argues that the restriction, imposed by the police without legislation from the state assembly, violates Section 41 of the 1999 Constitution guaranteeing freedom of movement.
The suit lists the Gombe State Governor, the Attorney General, and the Commissioner of Police as respondents. Abubakar also wants the unconditional release of confiscated motorcycles and a perpetual injunction restraining authorities from imposing such restrictions without proper law.
A hearing date is yet to be fixed.
August 31, 2025 | News
A Gombe-based lawyer, Usamatu Abubakar, has filed a fundamental rights enforcement suit at the Federal High Court in Abuja against the Gombe State Government and the state police command over what he described as an “unlawful motorcycle ban.”
Abubakar is seeking ₦50 million in damages, a public apology, and a court order lifting the restriction on motorcycle use between 7:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., which has been in force since June 11, 2025. He argues that the restriction, imposed by the police without legislation from the state assembly, violates Section 41 of the 1999 Constitution guaranteeing freedom of movement.
The suit lists the Gombe State Governor, the Attorney General, and the Commissioner of Police as respondents. Abubakar also wants the unconditional release of confiscated motorcycles and a perpetual injunction restraining authorities from imposing such restrictions without proper law.
A hearing date is yet to be fixed.
Gombe Lawyer Sues State Government, Police Over Motorcycle Ban, Demands ₦50m Damages
August 31, 2025 | News
A Gombe-based lawyer, Usamatu Abubakar, has filed a fundamental rights enforcement suit at the Federal High Court in Abuja against the Gombe State Government and the state police command over what he described as an “unlawful motorcycle ban.”
Abubakar is seeking ₦50 million in damages, a public apology, and a court order lifting the restriction on motorcycle use between 7:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., which has been in force since June 11, 2025. He argues that the restriction, imposed by the police without legislation from the state assembly, violates Section 41 of the 1999 Constitution guaranteeing freedom of movement.
The suit lists the Gombe State Governor, the Attorney General, and the Commissioner of Police as respondents. Abubakar also wants the unconditional release of confiscated motorcycles and a perpetual injunction restraining authorities from imposing such restrictions without proper law.
A hearing date is yet to be fixed.
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