Abuja Court Issues Arrest Warrant for Edith Erhunwunse
Analysis based on 7 articles · First reported Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
The repeated failure of a police officer to appear in court for a N300 million criminal eviction case highlights issues of accountability and rule of law in Nigeria, which could deter foreign investment and negatively impact the real estate sector's perceived stability. The ongoing legal proceedings and the potential for out-of-court settlements introduce uncertainty for the involved parties, including property developers and legal professionals, potentially affecting their market reputation and operational stability.
Justice Samira Bature of the Nigeria — Federal Capital Territory (Nigeria), Maitama, Abuja, has issued a fresh bench warrant for the arrest of police officer Edith Erhunmwunsee. This order comes after Erhunwunse's repeated failure to appear in court for an alleged N300 million criminal eviction and property damage case. She is being prosecuted alongside property developer Cecil Osakwe and lawyer Victor Giwa on nine counts, including conspiracy, unlawful eviction, and malicious damage. The Nigeria alleges that the defendants unlawfully evicted Asabe Waziri from her residence in Abuja in 2022 and removed valuables worth N300 million. Despite previous warrants and directives from the Inspector-General of Police, Edith Erhunmwunsee has ignored court processes for over a year. The court has adjourned the matter to September 29, 2026, for continuation of trial, while also encouraging parties to explore an out-of-court settlement.
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