Liability for police-initiated arrest and detention

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• GUSAU V. UMEZURIKE (2012)→

  Court

  Court of Appeal (Ilorin Division)

  Judgment date

  23 January 2012

  A detailed analysis of the court case Gusau v. Umezurike discussing unlawful detention, liability, and damages awarded by the court.

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