IPC: Continuous harassment of Lanre Arogundade by DSS violates human rights

The International Press Centre says the persistent harassment of Lanre Arogundade, its executive director, is a violation of his right to freedom of movement.

The centre said the executive director was billed to participate in the general meetings and conferences of the African Freedom of Expression Exchange and the International Freedom of Expression Exchange in Germany.“Mr. Arogundade is a renowned journalist, advocate for social justice and democracy, former Chairman of the Lagos State Council of Nigeria Union of Journalists and former President of the National Association of Nigerian Students.

The IPC said the “persistent harassment violates Arogundade’s right to freedom of movement while undermining basic democratic principles”.“IPC hereby calls on the Director General of the DSS, and in particular his men and officers at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport to desist from further harassing Mr. Arogundade,” the statement adds.

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