Amnesty International Nigeria has raised concerns over the safety and freedom of Okechukwu Nwanguma, a human rights advocate and executive director of RULAAC, following threats linked to his efforts to expose alleged abuses at the Tiger Base police detention centre.
In a statement, Amnesty noted that Nonso Nkwa, an independent radio broadcaster and activist based in Owerri, is also facing similar threats for reporting on alleged human rights violations at the facility.
The rights group warned that these threats put both men’s safety and security at serious risk.
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 organisation called for a thorough investigation into the ongoing pattern of harassment and intimidation against human rights defenders, whistleblowers, and journalists.
It added that individuals who speak out against human rights violations, systemic corruption, or express dissenting views continue to face threats, harassment, and, in some cases, detention in Nigeria.
