Man Arrested For Using SIM Card Previously Owned By Hanan Buhari, President Buhari’s Daughter, Sues Hanan Buhari, MTN, DSS, Demands For 500 Million Compensation

Anthony Okolie, Asaba-based businessman who was allegedly detained by the DSS for 10-weeks for owning a SIM card previously registered in Hanan’s name, has sued Hanan, DSS, and MTN for N500m.

Recounting his experience, Okolie who was arrested on 19^th July 2019 in Asaba, disclosed that he was detained in Handcuff until 22^nd September 2019 by DSS who were waiting for the president’s daughter who was away schooling in the UK.

Okolie attached the receipt and the SIM certificate issued after buying the SIM to the lawsuit document. He disclosed that he purchased the SIM card on 8^th December 2018 with phone number 09035666662 for N1000

The suit FHC/ASB/CS/3/2020 is seeking for an order to make the respondents to jointly pay the applicants N500m as aggravated and general damages for the unlawful violation of his right to acquire movable properties, self-dignity, and freedom of movement.

Anthony Okolie insists his arrest and detention contravened section35 and 34 of the 1999 constitution. He is asking the court to declare it as an abuse of his human rights.