By Uzair Adam
As the national protests stretch into their fifth day, Global Rights, Nigeria, has strongly criticized the arrest of peaceful demonstrators, labeling it a violation of fundamental human rights.
Abiodun Baiyewu, Executive Director of Global Rights, Nigeria, in an interview with journalists, emphasized that the government’s actions in arresting peaceful protesters are unjust.
“These arrests violate their rights to freedom of assembly and expression,” Baiyewu said.
“The government speaks of wanting dialogue, yet its actions contradict this claim. Detaining protesters at this critical juncture is fundamentally wrong.”
Baiyewu called for the immediate release of those detained, clarifying, “While we understand the arrest of rioters in Kano State amidst chaos, detaining peaceful protesters infringes on basic human rights. The government must stop this behavior.”
She further cautioned that these arrests could exacerbate the situation, urging the government to reconsider its approach carefully.