Wednesday, December 11, 2024 -The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, has issued an interim injunction against Lagos-based lawyer Dele Farotimi, restraining him and his representatives from publishing, selling, or distributing his book Nigeria and Its Criminal Justice System.
The order, granted by Justice Peter Kekemeke, applies to both physical
and digital versions of the book and extends to various entities, including
publishers, bookstores, and online platforms such as Amazon and Rovingheights
Bookstore.
The injunction follows an ex parte application filed by Kehinde
Ogunwumiju, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and managing partner at Afe
Babalola’s law firm. Justice Kekemeke also directed the seizure of all copies
of the book worldwide by security agencies, including the Nigerian Police Force
and the State Security Service, pending the resolution of the case. These
agencies are required to provide an affidavit within 72 hours confirming their
compliance with the court’s orders.
A similar ruling was issued by the Oyo State High Court, where
Justice Mufutau Adegbola granted an interim order restraining Farotimi or his
representatives from further printing the book. This order was made following
an ex parte application by Adebayo Adenipekun, another SAN from Afe Babalola’s
firm. The Oyo court scheduled a hearing on the motion for interlocutory
injunction for January 7, 2025.
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