Amnesty International Raises Alarm Over Threats to Activists in Imo Exposing Police Abuses
Amnesty International has expressed alarm over threats to activists in Imo, particularly Okechukwu Nwanguma and Nonso Nkwa, who have been targeted for exposing police abuses. The human rights defenders have received threats following their work in uncovering alleged atrocities.
Amnesty International condemned the threats, describing Nwanguma and Nkwa as brave individuals fighting for justice. The organization called for a thorough investigation into the pattern of harassment and intimidation against rights defenders, whistleblowers, and journalists in Nigeria.
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