Amnesty International Nigeria is concerned about Okechukwu Nwanguma, a human rights advocate and RULAAC executive director, after receiving threats for exposing alleged abuses at the Tiger Base police detention centre.
According to Amnesty, Nonso Nkwa, an independent radio broadcaster and activist based in Owerri, is also experiencing threats for reporting on suspected human rights breaches at the institution.
The rights group said that these threats endangered both men’s safety and security.
Amnesty described Nwanguma and Nkwa as “courageous human rights defenders fighting for justice and accountability,” stressing that targeting them for exposing alleged abuses is unacceptable.
The association demanded a full inquiry into the continuous harassment and intimidation of human rights defenders, whistleblowers, and journalists.
It went on to say that those in Nigeria who speak out against human rights violations, systemic corruption, or express dissenting opinions continue to experience intimidation, harassment, and, in some cases, arrest.
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