A high-profile defamation suit has been resolved between Guardian Newspapers Nigeria Limited and Mr. Attah John Onoja, a senior officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC).
The suit was instituted by Onoja, Commander of the Mining Marshals, over a report titled “Community Alleges Involvement of Mining Marshals in Illegal Mining” published on June 23, 2025. Onoja described the story as false and defamatory.
The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, adopted the terms of settlement, marking the end of the suit.
No comment from the parties was available.
Author summary: Defamation suit resolved.