FCT Bye-Law: Court Bars AMAC from Arresting Private Vehicles Not Used for Commercial Purposes
Naija News • 5d ago
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The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court has barred the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) from arresting private vehicles not used for any commercial purposes while using Abuja roads within the AMAC Territory.
In a suit filed by an Abuja resident, Salimon Abdulhakeem Abiodun, against the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) and its chairman over the arrest and confiscation of his vehicle or any other private vehicles not being used for any commercial purposes while using Abuja roads within the territory of the Abuja Municipal Area Council.
Delivering judgment on Wednesday, 4th February, 2026, in the suit number No: CV/1157/2025, Justice Y. Halilu said, “consequently judgement is hereby entered for the claimant against the defendants as follows:
“An order of...