The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, HURIWA, has decried what it termed “deplorable” state of human rights in Nigeria.
The rights group further stated that The Hague must be compelled to investigate the killings carried out by armed Fulani herdsmen which the current Federal government has failed to investigate. “The International Criminal Court in The Hague Netherlands must be compelled to investigate the killings carried out by armed Fulani herdsmen which the current Federal government has failed to investigate and punish the mass killers. Impunity and human rights are strange bedfellows, so the Nigerian State must eradicate official lawlessness and impunity so Nigerians can enjoy human rights.
“It is appalling that NJ Omoyele Sowore was re-arrested in Nigeria hours after his release. This is a shocking affront to the country’s rule of law and Nigeria must cease its dangerous attacks on freedom of expression.”“We are deeply concerned that Sowore has been re-detained in Nigeria, shortly after a court-ordered he be released on bail. Respect for rule of law, judicial independence, political and media freedom, and due process are key tenets of democracy.
“The National Human Rights Commission equally reacted to the incident through a statement released on Saturday December 7, 2019:
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