Amnesty International has expressed concerns for the safety and liberty of Nigerian activist and human rights defender, Omoleye Sowore, following Thursday’s attack by suspected thugs on the premises of the Federal High Court Abuja.
The international human rights group said the attack happened in the presence of security officials who made no attempt to arrest the attackers.
“This is not the first time that Sowore has faced threats, attacks and intimidation since his release from DSS detention in December 2020.
“On 31 May 2021 Sowore was shot in the right side of the stomach by a female police officer at the Unity Fountain, Abuja during a peaceful protest.
“Today’s attack on Sowore comes amidst escalating threats and attacks on human rights defenders across Nigeria. The threats, harassment, intimidation and attacks on Omoleye Sowore and other human rights defenders and activists in Nigeria must end,” the group said.
Amnesty International called on the Nigerian authorities to investigate the attack and bring those responsible to justice.
