Dr Von Batten: Tinubu, Fani-Kayode face $36m US lawsuit over alleged kidnap, death threats - Daily Post Nigeria

Author: Vanessa OnahPublished on: September 23, 2026Country: Nigeria
Crime & Law
Dr Von Batten: Tinubu, Fani-Kayode face $36m US lawsuit over alleged kidnap, death threats - Daily Post Nigeria

A US law firm representing former Vice President Atiku Abubakar announced it has been authorized to file a $36 million lawsuit against Nigerian President Bola Tinubu and former Minister Femi Fani-Kayode in the United States. The complaint, to be filed in the District of Columbia, involves threats of kidnapping and physical harm made by Fani-Kayode as part of an alleged criminal conspiracy involving the Nigerian Presidency. The case will test the limits of Tinubu's presidential immunity and will involve U.S., U.K., and E.U. immigration authorities regarding Fani-Kayode's travel and visa status.

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