A Kano State High Court has ordered the state government to pay N2.6 billion in compensation to Tiamin Multi-Services Global Limited following the unlawful demolition of a commercial property in Gyadi Gyadi, Tarauni Local Government Area.
The property, owned by businessman Aminu Ahmad, was demolished in 2019 during the administration of former Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. The court ruled that the demolition was carried out without proper notice and that the revocation of the Certificate of Occupancy was legally invalid.
Delivering judgment, the court awarded N2.125 billion in general damages to the claimant. It also imposed an additional N500 million as punitive damages for what it described as “unjustified and unlawful actions,” along with N10 million to cover legal expenses incurred by the plaintiff.
Reacting to the verdict, Mr. Ahmad expressed gratitude and welcomed the judgment, calling it a win for justice and due process.
“I see this decision as a victory not just for myself, but for anyone who believes in fairness and the rule of law,” he said, adding that the ruling reaffirmed his faith in the Nigerian judicial system.
To mark the occasion, Ahmad reportedly gathered with religious leaders to offer prayers of thanks following the court’s decision.
