cabinets in search of documents. During this time, all the staff members present were kept confined to the library, only one at a time being summoned to assist with the searching of their desks. 15. At the end of the search, thirteen computers, official files and diskettes were carted away by the SSS operatives. Most of files and documents were copied and photocopied. 16. Despite various protests by the staff, no warrant of arrest was presented to justify the search. 17. Furthermore, 5 staff of CLO were arrested and detained at the Awolowo Road office of the SSS. Three were released the same night, while Mr Okezie Ugochukwu and Ibrahim Ismail were detained for 2 days and nights and made to pass through very horrendous interrogation proceedings. 18. After their release, they were mandated to report on a daily basis to the SSS office, where they underwent continuing interrogations. 19. The Complainant alleges further that all the materials seized (except for one computer) were released. 20. It is also alleged that Mr Agbakoba was later removed to Enugu Prison, 600 km east of Lagos. 21. The Complainant alleges further that throughout his period of detention, Mr Agbakoba was neither charged with any crime, nor allowed access to his family, friends, doctors, or lawyers. He was later released on 26th May 1998. 22. It is alleged that lawsuits were filed at the Federal High Court by Huri-laws challenging the arrest and detention of Mr Agbakoba, and by CLO challenging the arrest and detention of Mr Ifowodo, but these suits were unsuccessful since the State Security (Detention of Persons) Decree, No. 2 of 1984, ousts the jurisdiction of the regular courts. Complaint 23. The Complainant alleges violations of Articles 5, 6,7, 9, 1014 and 26 of the Charter. Procedure 24. At its 25th Ordinary Session held in Bujumbura, Burundi, the Commission decided to be seized of the communication, and requested the Secretariat to notify the Nigerian government. It also requested the Secretariat to submit an opinion on the admissibility of the communication, particularly in accordance with Article 56 (7) of the Charter, in relation to Nigeria’s current political situation. 25. On 19th August 1999, the Secretariat of the Commission notified the parties of this decision. 26. On 21th October 1999, the Secretariat received a letter from the Complainant informing it that they would not attend the 26th Ordinary Session due to lack of funds, but authorised Ms Julia Harrington of the Institute for Human Rights and Development to represent them. 27. During the 26th Ordinary Session held in Kigali, Rwanda, the Secretariat received a submission from Ms Julia Harrington on Additional Information relating to the Admissibility of the communication. 28. At its 26th Ordinary Session held in Kigali, Rwanda, the Commission declared the communication admissible and requested parties to submit written arguments on the merit of the case. 29. On 17th January 2000, the Secretariat notified the parties of the above decision.