Nigeria, March 18 -- When Kayode Egbetokun officially resigned as the Inspector-General of Police on 24 February, his successor, Olatunji Disu, was quick to pledge his commitment to human rights and the freedom of the press.

Mr Disu's pledge was a signal that he would depart from the human rights violations and press freedom abuses that characterised Mr Egbetokun's tenure.

While Nigerians look out to see if Mr Disu will honour his pledge, the series of human rights violations under Mr Egbetokun continues to come under the spotlight.

One of such cases is the arrest and detention of a journalist and his family, including two underage children.

On Sunday, 28 December 2025, personnel of the Otolo Nnewi police command in Anambra State arre...