Amnesty International has expressed deep concerns regarding the treatment of protesters and journalists by security agents in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Yobe, and Rivers State.
The group condemned the attacks on demonstrators under the ‘Take it back movement’ in the areas mentioned.
Reports indicate that protesters, demonstrating in Abuja, Lagos, and other major cities across, the country, were assaulted and tear gassed by the police and other security agents.
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The protesters are opposing the authoritarian style of governance by the Tinubu administration, as well as the alleged misuse of the Cybercrime Act.
“Amnesty is deeply concerned by security forces’ attacks on protesters in Abuja and Port Harcourt. Protesters and journalists were beaten in Port Harcourt.
“In Damaturu, Yobe State, four activists have been unlawfully arrested. These atrocities are unacceptable and must be investigated,” Amnesty said in a statement.
