The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, HURIWA, has criticized the Federal Government's prosecution of #EndBadGovernance protesters. The group said the prosecution was a calculated move to silence dissent and intimidate citizens who are exercising their constitutional rights.
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria,
reported on Monday that ten protesters were brought before the Federal High Court in Abuja, facing a six-count charge that included allegations of treason, conspiracy to commit a felony, and incitement to mutiny. These charges, which are punishable under Section 97 of the Penal Code. They were also accused the protesters of attempting to destabilize Nigeria by allegedly attacking police officers, burning police stations, and destroying both government and private properties.
declared. The association also blasted the Inspector General of Police , Kayode Egbetokun, who has been vocal in accusing the protesters of plotting to overthrow the government. The group questioned the competence of the police to make such allegations, arguing that coup plotting is within the purview of the military, not the police. “What locus does the IGP have to accuse anyone of plotting a coup? Coup plotting is a military affair, and the police have no jurisdiction over such matters.
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