Local Government Chairman’s Thugs Assaults Artisan Over Facebook Update

Date of Occurrence

July 24, 2019
State/Country

Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

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Description

The perpetrators are alleged to be aides to Imoh Williams, the chairman of Abak Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State. They were seen flogging the local artisan in a video that has since gone viral, over his update on Facebook where he revealed that the chairman was owing him money for services rendered.

Details

Date of Occurrence

2019-07-24
State/Country

Akwa Ibom State
Perpetrator

Chairman of Abak Local Government, Akwa Ibom State
Source

https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/342789-video-man-flogged-for-allegedly-insulting-lg-chairman.html

Location

Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

Region

South South

Rights & Freedom Violated

Freedom of Expression

Gender of Victim(s)

Mode of Attacks

Unlawful Killings, Physical Attacks, Torture, Degrading Treatment

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