Amnesty International reports over 1,000 Nigerians detained following the #EndBadGovernance protests against worsening economic conditions. The majority of protesters are held in Kano and Sokoto. The organization criticizes President Tinubu’s administration for its response, urging a focus on economic issues rather than mass arrests.
Amnesty International has reported that over 1,000 Nigerians involved in the #EndBadGovernance protests are currently detained across the country. The protests, which have been a response to worsening economic conditions and mismanagement, have led to significant unrest.
The global human rights organization revealed that 632 protesters are held in Kano State, while 109 are detained in Sokoto. Amnesty International criticized President Bola Tinubu's administration for its heavy-handed response to the peaceful demonstrations, arguing that the government should address the economic issues causing widespread hunger rather than resorting to mass arrests.
In a statement shared on social media, Amnesty International condemned the crackdown, stating, “Instead of addressing people’s concerns on the economy, the Nigerian authorities embarked on a crackdown. So far, over 1,000 people have been remanded over the protest against hunger. At least 632 protesters have been remanded in Kano, while over 109 were remanded in Sokoto prison.”
The organization called for a more constructive dialogue to address the grievances of the protesters and to find solutions to the economic hardships that have sparked such widespread discontent. The situation continues to draw criticism from various human rights groups and highlights the growing tensions between the Nigerian government and its citizens over economic mismanagement and governance issues.
