In a landmark ruling that further solidified the court’s position as the last refuge for the common man, the High Court of Ondo State has mandated the payment of ₦30 million to Mr. Oluwarotimi, an amputee victim, by granting a Garnishee Order Nisi against the Ondo State Government’s accounts. This pivotal decision was made on 10 December 2025, during a session presided over by Honourable Justice Omolara Adejumo in Akure.
The enforcement of this judgment follows a 2023 ruling by the Ondo State High Court, which awarded damages after a severe incident in August 2021. Mr. Oluwarotimi sustained life-altering injuries when operatives of the Ondo State Security Network Agency, also known as Amotekun Corps, shot him in the leg, ultimately resulting in the amputation of his limb.
Despite the Ondo State Government’s attempts to appeal the initial ruling, the Court of Appeal in Akure struck out the appeal in November 2024, deeming it incompetent. This left the High Court’s judgment intact and binding on all parties involved.
During the garnishee proceedings held on 10 December 2025, counsel for the Judgment Creditor/Applicant, A. E. Adegoroye of Tope Temokun Chambers, urged the court to order the banks holding or controlling funds of the Ondo State Government to attach the necessary amounts to satisfy the judgment sum. The Honourable Court granted this application, issuing an Order of Garnishee that directs various banks—including Wema Bank, Zenith Bank, and First Bank—to attach ₦30 million from any accounts held by the Ondo State Government or its agencies.
The court further mandated that the Garnishees file appropriate returns before the court, demonstrating compliance with the attachment and providing reasons why the order should not be made absolute.
Tope Temokun Chambers expressed its commitment to ensuring justice for Mr. Oluwarotimi, a commercial motorcyclist whose life and livelihood were irrevocably altered by the unlawful actions of a state agency. In a statement, Tope Temokun, Esq. called on the Ondo State Government to cease the practice of utilizing public funds to contest judgments against vulnerable citizens. “Public resources should be directed towards compliance with lawful judgments rather than prolonging the suffering of individuals through unnecessary litigation,” he stated.
This ruling represents a crucial step toward justice for victims of state-sponsored actions and underscores the necessity for transparency and ethical governance within public institutions.
