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Court orders arrest of lawyer, police officer for evading arraignment

Friday, April 24, 2026

The Federal Capital Territory High Court has ordered the arrest of a lawyer and a police officer who repeatedly missed their court appearances in a criminal case over property damage. The move underscores the court’s insistence on accountability for both legal practitioners and law enforcement officials, signaling stricter enforcement of court orders in Nigeria.

An FCT High Court orders the arrest of a lawyer and a police officer for repeatedly evading arraignment in a criminal case involving property damage. Read More: https://punchng.com/court-orders-arrest-of-lawyer-police-officer-for-evading-arraignment/