Court Orders Kano Government to Pay N2.6 Billion Damages Over Ganduje’s Demolition of Tiamin Property

A Kano High Court has ruled that the Kano State Government must pay N2.6 billion in damages for the illegal demolition of a property belonging to Tiamin Multiservices Global Limited during former Governor Abdullahi Ganduje‘s administration.

Court Ruling Details

Presided over by Justice Ibrahim Musa Muhammad, the court granted an order of special damages against the state government for the unlawful demolition carried out in 2021. The property, located at No. 41/43 Sani Marshal Road, Kano, was destroyed despite pending legal proceedings.

Background of the Case

Tiamin Multiservices Global Limited had filed a lawsuit seeking compensation for the demolition, which occurred while the company was contesting the government’s claim to the land. The court found that the demolition violated due process and constitutional property rights.

Implications of the Judgment

The ruling sets a precedent for property rights protection against arbitrary government actions. Legal experts suggest this may influence how state governments handle land disputes and demolitions in the future.

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