Nigeria, May 4 -- Amnesty International has condemned the arrest and continued detention of Farouk Onimisi in Kogi State, describing the action as a violation of fundamental rights and part of a broader pattern of repression against dissenting voices.

In a statement, the organisation alleged that the arrest was orchestrated through state authorities and reflected growing intolerance for criticism, warning that the right to freedom of expression, particularly among young Nigerians, is increasingly under threat.

The group said Mr Onimisi committed no offence and maintained that criticism of public officials remains a protected right under Nigerian law.

It also described allegations that he planned to organise a protest as a pretext to ju...