The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, has thrown out a fundamental rights suit instituted by Binance Executive, Nadeem Anjarwalla, against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Office of the National Security Adviser.
The case was dismissed on Wednesday by Justice Inyang Ekwo – due to the absence of Anjarwalla’s legal team during the proceedings.
Recall that Anjarwalla had approached the court, seeking a declaration that his detention by Nigerian authorities was unlawful.
He had also filed a request for costs in his favour as he emphasized the emotional and financial strain his detention had placed on him, his family, and relatives.
Earlier, his legal representative, Tonye Krukrubo, withdrew from the case without giving a specific reason.
The withdrawal occurred after reports surfaced, that Anjarwalla had fled the country following his detention.