Court delivers judgment in N5.5b defamation suit by two DSS officers against SERAP today

Thenationonlineng | 05-05-2026 08:07pm |

A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has issued a judgment regarding a defamation suit amounting to N5.5 billion, which was brought forth by two operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) against the Incorporated Trustees of Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP). The legal proceedings stemmed from allegations made by SERAP on September 9, 2024, which the DSS officers claimed were defamatory. The court's decision is expected to clarify the legal standing of the statements made by SERAP and the implications for both parties involved in the case.

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