The Edo State High Court sitting in Benin City has ordered the production of a police petition filed by Mr Osaretin Osegbowa and Miss Ndidi Osegbowa in an ongoing defamation suit instituted by Mr Ehigie Osahon.
The ruling was delivered on Friday, November 13, 2026, by Justice Oviaghele George of Court 9, in Suit No. B/202/2026, between Mr Ehigie Osahon and Mr Osaretin Osegbowa and Miss Ndidi Osegbowa.
During the proceedings, Chief H.I.R. Ihensekhien led counsel to the claimant, Douglas Ogbankwa, Esq., while Josh Ogbeide appeared for the defendants.
The claimant had filed a motion dated September 13, 2026, seeking an order for the issuance of a subpoena compelling the police officer who investigated the petition at the centre of the defamation case to produce the document before the court.
Although counsel to the defendants did not oppose the application, Josh Ogbeide raised legal arguments for the court’s consideration. Chief Ihensekhien subsequently responded to the issues raised.
After hearing submissions from both sides, Justice George granted the application and directed the Assistant Inspector-General of Police or an officer under his authority to produce the petition filed by the defendants.
The court stated that the document was required for examination to determine whether it contained allegations considered defamatory against the claimant.
Following the ruling, the matter was adjourned until January 22, 2027, for further proceedings.
Written by Enitan Mudashiru
