Nigeria, Nov. 7 -- Global human rights organisation, Amnesty International, has condemned the violent attacks on the campaign convoys of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kebbi State on Thursday, warning that a rising wave of political repression is threatening democratic freedoms across Nigeria.

The condemnation followed an analysis of video footage by the rights group documenting coordinated assaults by armed gangs who blocked roads, struck opposition members with cutlasses, and severely vandalised campaign vehicles.

The campaign convoy of the ADC presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, was attacked by suspected political thugs.

The group said in one verified recording from Argungu Local Government Area, suspected political th...