“I make a declaration that the imposition and enforcement of LASTMA fine in the sum of N20,000.00 (Twenty Thousand Naira) and LASTMA Towing fine in the sum of N10,000.00 (Ten Thousand Naira) on the Applicant without an order of a court of competent jurisdiction is unlawful, Illegal and is null and void and the said fines should be paid back by the Respondents to the Applicant.
“The sum of N750,000.00, compensatory damages is awarded against the Respondents for the violation of the Applicant’s fundamental rights,” the court held.
It would be recalled that Aliyu had instituted the action to question the N20,000 fine imposed on him by LASTMA for an alleged traffic offence, and another N10,000 towage fine which he was forced to pay by the traffic enforcement agency.
