Former England striker John Fashanu is suing the Nigeria Police Force for £100,000 following his arrest on multiple charges, including criminal conspiracy, threat to life, intimidation, and trespassing.
The 62-year-old strongly denies the allegations, which stem from a land dispute involving investors who had agreed to pay over £500,000 for his 22-acre plot.
According to The Mirror, Fashanu was arrested after questioning contractors who were building a fence on his land.
He claims that he, his wife Vivian, and their lawyer were subjected to arrest, detention, and inhuman treatment for about three hours on 16 December.
He further accused the police of violating his rights through the subsequent intermittent constraints on his personal liberty and a gross unconstitutional violation.
His lawyer, Mr. Chigbu, confirmed: “All three have met their bail conditions and have been admitted to administrative bail by the police.”
John Fashanu, who played for Norwich City, Wimbledon, Aston Villa, was a key figure in Wimbledon’s 1988 FA Cup triumph and earned two caps for England.