Nigeria, April 24 -- The embattled women leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kaduna State, Aisha Galadima, has sued the State Security Service (SSS) for alleged illegal detention and torture.

Ms Galadima, a political ally of former Governor Nasir El-Rufai, was reportedly arrested on 14 April by the SSS following remarks on Governor Uba Sani on social media, which were considered offensive.

In suit No FHC/Abuja/CS/502/2024, dated 17 April, filed before the Federal High Court in Abuja through her lawyer, Ajayi Olowo, Ms Galadima wants the court to declare the alleged arrest, incarceration and torture as illegal, unconstitutional and oppressive.

She said the treatment violates her fundamental human rights as guaranteed by sec...