Taking cognizance of the above definitions, it is clear that the term connotes two categories: direct and indirect. The CCJ in the case of REV. FR. SOLOMON MFA V FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA (2019) ECW/CCJ/JUD/06/19 @ page 15 put forward that a victim is also “…a person who suffers directly or indirectly any harm or pain (physical or mental injury), emotional suffering (through loss of family member or relation), economic loss (loss of properties) or any impairment that can be categorized as human rights violation. Additionally, other than the loss, the Applicant must prove an interest in the matter which must be direct and personal.” The Applicants’ claim is for mental torture and physical torture suffered during and as a result of the death of their father by unlawful means. The facts averred are that he was shot whilst in his home by soldiers in front of his children (the Applicants), particularly the First Applicant. The First Applicant, when crossed-examined, further testified on oath that the deceased was her father: FRANK: Cross examination. COURT: Yes, the respondent. TARFA: Yes my lord. You said your name is? PW2: Martha Adamu. TARFA: Okay, are you the 1st child of the deceased? PW1: Yes I am his 1st child. I am the senior, the most senior. TARFA: Okay. Sorry, you said this incident happened 9 years ago? PW2: Yes. I said December, 2010. The Court observes that the Respondent did not challenge the capacity of the Applicants as being children of the deceased and indirect victims. In the circumstances and without any evidence to the contrary by the Respondent, the claim by the Applicants being children of the deceased remain substantive. 8