A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has granted an injunction restraining security agencies, including the Nigeria Police Force, from harassing or unlawfully arresting Prince Abiola Olojo Kosoko, the Oloja-Elect of Lagos, pending the determination of a substantive suit.
The order, granted by Justice Musa Kakaki, followed an ex parte motion filed by Prince Kosoko through his legal team led by Chief A.S. Abimbola.
Those listed as respondents in the suit, marked FHC/L/CS/0426/2025, include the Inspector General of Police (IGP), the Assistant Inspector General of Police (Zone II, Onikan, Lagos), Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Adamu Bello Muhammed, Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Mariam Ogunmolasuyi, Inspector Ebere, His Royal Majesty, Oba Rilwanu Akiolu, the Oba of Lagos, and Olumegbon Ajah Chieftaincy Family Property and Investments Company Limited, a subsidiary of the Olumegbon Royal Family.
The interim order restrains the respondents and their agents from “harassing, attempting to arrest, inviting, detaining, or unlawfully interfering with or violating the applicant’s right to personal liberty, dignity of the human person, and fair hearing as enshrined in Chapter IV of the 1999 Constitution (as amended)” until the substantive motion is heard and determined.
In granting the application, Justice Kakaki emphasised that the protection of constitutional rights was paramount and must not be infringed upon, especially during an ongoing legal dispute over a traditional leadership position.
The matter stems from a conflict surrounding the succession and recognition of the Oloja of Lagos, a key chieftaincy title within the Lagos royal hierarchy.
In his affidavit before the court, Prince Kosoko told the court that he had been subjected to intimidation and threats since his emergence as Oloja-Elect.
He further alleged that certain individuals and groups, with the support of some security agencies, were attempting to undermine his position and prevent his recognition.
The court adjourned the case to Thursday, September 11, 2025, for the hearing of the motion on notice, and directed that hearing notices be served on the first to fifth and seventh respondents.
