A rent tribunal in Kaduna has ordered the Commandant of the state Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Alhaji Modu Bunu to stop harassing a tenant.
The tenant, Mr. Victor Abubakar, had dragged the commandant to the tribunal over harassment, threat and denial of access to the property where he resides.
The tribunal, presided over by Mrs. Nana Muhammad, gave the order on Friday and also ordered Bunu to grant Abubakar access to the premises pending the determination of the case.
The property in disagreement is located at no. 38 A, Borno Road, Marafa Estate, Kaduna.
“I, therefore, order the defendant to stop harassing the plaintiff and grant him access to the house pending the determination of the case,” Mrs. Mohammad said.
Counsel to the plaintiff, Mr. Godwin Ochai, had earlier informed the tribunal that officials of the NSCDC were stationed in the house, to constantly harass, and threaten his client.
“As you can see, there are two officers of the NSCDC in the property, they are not armed today probably because they were aware of your visit, but they are always armed, and harassing my client.
“For the avoidance of doubt, there is no one living in the property to warrant the presence of the NSCDC officials,” Ochai said.
Counsel to the defendant, Malam Maishanu Abubakar, however, insisted that at no point was the defendant ever threatened, harassed or denied access to the house.
Abubakar said the presence of the personnel in the property was due to the privilege the defendant enjoys as NSCDC commandant.
“We are ready to uphold the rule of law in all circumstances to see that the matter is resolved amicably,” he said.
The case has been adjourned till June 14 for continuation of hearing.
Ochai had earlier told the tribunal that his client was a tenant in the premises and that his …Read More
Source:: Nigerian Pilot
