Enugu High Court Order British Government To Pay £420m Compensation Over 1949 Coal Miners Killing

Enugu High Court don hammer British Government with heavy judgement as dem order dem to pay total of £420 million to families of 21 coal miners wey die for Iva Valley Coal Mine massacre for 1949. Court talk say the killing na clear violation of human right and no suppose happen, even if na colonial time.

Justice Anthony Onovo yarn say the colonial masters shoot the miners unlawfully when dem dey protest bad working condition, low pay and unpaid salary. According to court, right to life no get expiry date, and injustice wey happen long time ago still fit face justice under Nigerian Constitution.

Court also order British Government make dem pay £20 million to each family, add 10 percent interest every year if dem delay, and write formal apology. Dem must publish the apology for Nigeria and UK newspapers within 60 days to acknowledge the wrong wey dem do.

1949 Iva Valley Massacre: Enugu High Court Order UK To Compensate Families of Slain Miners

After over 70 years of silence, justice don finally knock door for families of Enugu coal miners wey colonial masters gun down for Iva Valley in 1949. Enugu High Court rule say British Government must answer for the blood wey spill that time.

The miners bin dey protest against harsh work, discrimination and unpaid wages when colonial officers open fire on dem. Twenty-one miners lose their life while 51 others suffer serious injury, turning that day to one of Nigeria darkest colonial memories.

Justice Onovo reject British Government argument of sovereign immunity, saying say historical crimes no be excuse to dodge justice. Court insist say wrong remain wrong, no matter how many years don pass, and victims deserve compensation and apology.

Colonial Crime No Go Die: Court Order Britain To Pay £420m Over Enugu Coal Miners Killing

Human rights victory land for Enugu High Court rule say British Government must pay heavy compensation for the killing of coal miners during colonial era. The judgement follow case wey human rights activist Mazi Greg Onoh file on behalf of the victims’ families.

Court hold say the killing na extrajudicial execution and unlawful act by colonial authorities. Justice Anthony Onovo stress say Nigeria Constitution dey recognise justice for historical wrongs, and court get power to hear the matter despite say e happen decades ago.

Apart from money compensation, court order British Government make dem issue written apology and publish am for newspapers for Nigeria and UK. Court also direct Federal Government and Attorney-General make dem enter diplomatic talks to ensure say Britain obey the judgement fully.