Court to Deliver Judgment in N5.5bn Defamation Case Between DSS Officers and SERAP

A Federal Capital Territory High Court will on Tuesday hand down judgment in a N5.5 billion defamation suit filed by two DSS operatives against SERAP. The officers say SERAP falsely claimed they unlawfully invaded and occupied its Abuja office and harassed staff. SERAP insists the agents entered its premises without permission and assaulted employees. The DSS counters that the visit was routine and aimed at meeting new leadership. After feeling humiliated by the allegations, the officers sued for defamation, arguing their reputations were damaged. Today’s judgment is historic as it would mark the first time security agents sue for defamation in their private capacity. Source: premium times

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