Amnesty International, a global human rights organisation, has condemned the arrest of the Publisher of Sahara reporters, Omoyeyele Sowore and four others.

Sowore is the convener of #RevolutionNow movement.

In a series of tweets on Saturday, it called for the immediate release of the activists and demanded that the charges against them be dropped.

READ ALSO:  LEKKI MASSACRE: A Panelist Of The Lagos State Panel Of Inquiry Steps Down, Gives Reasons Against FG

The group said Sowore and others were unlawfully arrested on Friday last week for peacefully exercising their rights to freedom of assembly and expression.

It accused the Nigerian government of using delay tactics to frustrate the bail applications of the activists who have spent eight days in detention.

According to Amnesty, the detention is arbitrary and has shown a continued pattern of repression by the authorities.

READ ALSO:  OTORM'S ATTACK: IGP Special Squared Arrives Benue

Sowore had in a tweet called for a crossover protest, asking Nigerians to pick up a candle and a placard showing their grievances against the Muhammadu Buhari administration.

Do you have any information or event for candid reporters to publish or cover? Kindly Call us on 09019260726 or send us message on Whatsapp number 07034623382 or send us an email contact@candidreporters.com

Disclaimer: Candid Reporters publishes news, information, sports, opinions, and Interviews. The site includes both reported and edited content. Unmoderated posts and Comments expressed here do not reflect the opinions of Candid Reporters or any employee thereof..

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here