An Upper Area Court in Kado, Abuja has issued an order restraining the police from investigating a paternity dispute involving former Minister of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs, Kabiru Turaki. This decision is effective pending the resolution of the case currently before the court.
Presiding Judge Shehu Ahmadu ruled that the Inspector-General of Police and his officers must not accept any complaints from Musa Baffa, Uwani Arabi, and their daughter Hadiza Baffa regarding Turaki. This order follows an ex-parte motion filed by Turaki’s counsel on September 2. A certified true copy of the order was made available to the media on Friday.
The judge stated: “Respondents are hereby restrained, especially the 4th to 10th respondents, from accepting any complaints from the 1st to 3rd respondents (the parents and daughter) or carrying out any investigation related to the applicant as the matter is already before a competent court of law, the Upper Area Court Kado FCT, in CV/35/2024, until the determination of the motion on notice.”
Turaki’s legal action, referenced in motion number M/26/2024, includes Musa Baffa (father), Hadiza Baffa (daughter), Uwani Arabi (mother), and the Nigeria Police Force as respondents. The substantive suit, CV/35/2024, involves Musa, Hadiza, and Uwani as defendants.
Turaki denies responsibility for Hadiza’s pregnancy, claiming that Hadiza had a boyfriend who is the actual father. He asserts that Hadiza and her mother, Uwani, falsely implicated him. Turaki also alleges that Hadiza and her mother manipulated him into providing financial support and accommodations under false pretenses.
In response, Hadiza and Uwani deny Turaki’s claims, asserting that Turaki offered to help Hadiza by enrolling her in university and serving as her guardian. They counter Turaki’s claims about their requests and actions, stating that Turaki was the one who suggested the university and provided financial support.
The case has been adjourned until September 24 for further hearing.