Police Arrests Oby Ezekwesili

Date of Occurrence

January 23, 2018
State/Country

Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria

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Description

Oby Ezekwesili, the Convener of the BringBackOurGirlsGroup, alongside seven other members of the group; were arrested and detained by the FCT Police Command, for unknown offences

Details

Date of Occurrence

2018-01-23
State/Country

Federal Capital Territory
Perpetrator

FCT Police Command
Legal Foundation

Section 34 of the 1999 constitution
Source

https://punchng.com/breaking-police-arrest-oby-ezekwesili/

Location

Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria

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Region

North Central

Rights & Freedom Violated

Freedom of Association & Assembly

Gender of Victim(s)

Mode of Attacks

Forced Disappearances, Unlawful Arrests and Detention

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