The Story Of Clifford Orji, Maniacal Man Eater

The Story Of Clifford Orji, Maniacal Man Eater Who Died In Lagos Prison

he death of Clifford Orji, the alleged man-eater, caused his case to be struck out.

Following the death of an alleged man-eater, Clifford Orji, an Ikeja High Court on Thursday dismissed his one million naira suit against the Lagos State Attorney-General, Ade Ipaye.

Justice Lateefat Okunnu dismissed the suit after confirmation that Mr. Orji died on August 17 at the Kirikiri Maximum Prison, Lagos.

Mr. Orji had filed the suit through his counsel, Abiodun Odusote.

He challenged his continued detention in prison for about 12 years without trial.

The Lagos State Commissioner of Police was joined as a respondent in the suit.

At the resumed hearing of the case on Thursday, the deceased’s counsel told the court that her client died of gastroenteritis.

Ms. Odusote said the chambers had received documents and a sworn affidavit from prisons authorities confirming Mr. Orji’s death.

She, therefore, asked the court to strike out the suit.