****Says Commissioner of Police can be sued in personal capacity
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ruled that the Delta State Commissioner of Police, Hafiz Mohammed Inuwa; and the Attorney General of Delta State, Peter Mrakpor, both have a case to answer before it over a suit instituted by Former Minister of State for Education, Olorogun Kenneth Gbagi.
Justice Taiwo Taiwo delivered the ruling on Wednesday during a hearing of suit No. FHC/ABJ/1267/2020 before the Federal High Court.
He said, “There is no doubt, that in law, the person being sought to be joined, though he is the Commissioner of Police, Delta State, can be sued in his personal capacity.
“It is my considered view, that the Commissioner of Delta State can be sued in his personal capacity.”
The court, thereafter, adjourned hearing on the suit till 17th December, 2020.