By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions.
Accept
Okay.ngOkay.ngOkay.ng
Font ResizerAa
  • News
    • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Business & Economy
  • Sport
  • Tech
Reading: Former Governor Gabriel Suswam Withdraws N10bn Suit Against FG
Share
Font ResizerAa
Okay.ngOkay.ng
  • News
  • Entertainment
  • Business & Economy
  • Sport
  • Tech
Search
  • News
    • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Business & Economy
  • Sport
  • Tech
Follow US
  • About Okay.ng
  • Advertising on Okay.ng
  • Contact Okay.ng
  • Careers
  • Meet the Team behind Okay.ng
  • Ownership and Funding of Okay.ng
  • Editorial Principles at Okay.ng
© OKN MEDIA PUBLISHING 2022 - All rights reserved
News

Former Governor Gabriel Suswam Withdraws N10bn Suit Against FG

Farouk Mohammed
By Farouk Mohammed
Published: May 10, 2017
Share
1 Min Read
SHARE

A Federal High Court in Abuja has struck out the N10 billion suit by ex-Benue state governor Gabriel Suswam contesting his long detention by Nigeria the Department of State Services (DSS).


 

The ex-governor had, through his lawyer, Joseph Daudu (SAN), sued the DSS, its Director-General, Lawal Daura, and the Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami for N10bn for violating his fundamental human rights.

Justice Gabriel Kolawole on Wednesday struck out the suit after counsel to Suswam applied to withdraw it.

Daudu informed the court that Suswan has been released by the DSS and is currently under instruction by doctors to be on bed rest.

- Advertisement -

Suswam’s trial on fresh criminal charges is expected to begin on Thursday.

The governor was released early on Sunday by the DSS after 70 days in detention.

He was arrested after a search of his home at Number 44, Aguiyi Ironsi way, Maitama-Abuja by operatives of the DSS. The service said it found a large cache of arms and ammunition.

Also found were twenty-one Certificates of Occupancy, one Offer of Statutory Right of Occupancy, twenty-three luxury designer watches, and forty-five keys to various exotic cars.

- Advertisement -

Stay Updated on the Go with Our Latest News—Join Our WhatsApp Channel Now!
TAGGED:FGGabriel Suswam
Share This Article
Facebook Whatsapp Whatsapp Telegram Email Copy Link Print
ByFarouk Mohammed
Publisher
Follow:
Farouk Mohammed is a Head Editor at Okay Nigeria (Okay.ng). He has been publishing for 10 years and focused more on Local/World News on Okay.ng
Previous Article Acting President Osinbajo Receives Ex-VP Namadi Sambo at Aso Rock
Next Article ‘The Police Released The Chinese Man Who Tried to Stab Me’ – Ubi Franklin

Connect with Okay on Social

FacebookLike
XFollow
InstagramFollow
TelegramFollow

Dollar/Naira Rates

Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate

Okay.ng Logo
Buy Rate ₦1,605.00
Sell Rate ₦1,620.00

Last updated: 3 days ago (June 3, 2025 2:33 pm)

Displayed rates are for informational purposes only and are subject to change.

USD/NGN Converter

- Advertisement -
- Advertisement -
Ad imageAd image
- Advertisement -
Ad imageAd image

Recent Posts

Dangote Names Main Refinery Access Road “Bola Ahmed Tinubu Road” in Honor of President
News
L-R: Ify Okoye, Digital Creator; Linda Ejiofor-Suleiman, Actress; Stella Erebor, Head Internal Audit, Nigerian Communications Commission; Emanuella Samuel, Comedienne/Actress, Sylvia Musalagani, Safety Policy Manager, Africa, Middle East & Turkey (AMET), Meta, and Nicole Chikwe, founder of The Mummy Summit, during the launch of Instagram teen accounts in Lagos on Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Meta Launches Teen Accounts on Instagram in Nigeria to Enhance Online Safety for Young Users
Tech
President Tinubu and Top Officials Attend Eid-el-Kabir Prayers in Lagos, Emphasize Peace and Progress
News
Elon Musk’s Net Worth Plummets $34 Billion Amid Explosive Feud with Donald Trump
International
BREAKING: Akwa Ibom Governor Pastor Umo Eno Defects from PDP to APC in Strategic Political Shift
Politics Top stories
- Advertisement -
Ad imageAd image

You May Also Like

NewsTop stories

BREAKING: Former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Mohammed Uwais, Passes Away at 89

Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
June 6, 2025
International

Russia Launches Deadly Drone and Missile Strikes Across Ukraine Following Ukrainian Attacks on Russian Bomber Fleet

Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
June 6, 2025
Top stories

MTN Nigeria Doubles ICT Industry Average with 41.4% Female Workforce Representation

Muhammad A. Aliyu
Muhammad A. Aliyu
June 6, 2025
Okay.ngOkay.ng
Follow US
© OKN MEDIA PUBLISHING 2025 - All rights reserved
  • About Okay.ng
  • Advertising on Okay.ng
  • Contact Okay.ng
  • Careers
  • Meet the Team behind Okay.ng
  • Ownership and Funding of Okay.ng
  • Editorial Principles at Okay.ng
adbanner
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?