Nigerian Government Monitors Citizens’ Social Media Accounts

Date of Occurrence

January 25, 2018
State/Country

Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria

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Description

President Buhari allegedly orders security operatives to monitor the social media accounts of prominent persons, in an attempt to limit their freedom of expression.

Details

Date of Occurrence

2018-01-25
State/Country

Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
Perpetrator

The Nigerian President
Legal Foundation

Section 39 of the 1999 constitution
Source

https://www.thecable.ng/breaking-fg-orders-security-agencies-monitor-social-media-posts

Location

Region

North Central

Rights & Freedom Violated

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