CBN v. OCHIFE (2025) LCER-51001(SC): A New Approach to Suing the Police
For years, claimants have pursued individual police officers for damages, but the Supreme Court’s landmark ruling in CBN v. Ochife (2025) LCER-51001(SC) has reshaped police litigation in Nigeria. The decision reinforces the need to sue the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and Police Service Commission (PSC) instead, ensuring enforceable judgments. Find out how this ruling affects pending cases and the best legal strategies moving forward.