Court awards N101m to two DSS operatives who sued SERAP for defamation

Thenationonlineng | 06-05-2026 01:56am |

A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory has ruled in favor of two operatives from the Department of State Services (DSS) in a defamation lawsuit against the Incorporated Trustees of Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP). The court found SERAP liable for defamation and ordered the organization to pay a total of N101 million in damages to the plaintiffs. This decision underscores the court's stance on issues of defamation and the responsibilities of organizations in their public statements. The ruling was delivered on Tuesday, marking a significant outcome in the legal proceedings between the parties involved.

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