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Friday, August 9, 2019 EiE Nigeria Weekly Update

"Every society serious about progress aims towards equity.Arresting those that point out the rot in the society,while negotiating with those that carry out violence, sends a message." - Cheta Nwanze  (Lead partner, SBM Intelligence)

Attack on Freedom of Assembly & Association  

Over 56 active citizens were indiscriminately arrested and detained on Monday, August 5th by the police for participating in the #RevolutionNow peaceful protest and demanding for the release of the Convener of the protest, Omoyele Sowore, who was arrested by the DSS on Saturday, August 3rd.

It is NOT a crime to protest peacefully!

 DSS Detains Sowore for 45 days   

On Thursday, August 8th, the Federal High court in Abuja granted the Department of State Service (DSS) permission to detain the convener of the #RevolutionNow protests, Omoyele Sowore, for 45 days.The security agency had applied to detain Sowore for 90 days in order to investigate him for treason-related allegations. The sitting judge, Justice Taiwo Taiwo granted the agency permission to hold the activist for only 45 days which elapses on Saturday, September 21.

NASS on Recess  

Members of the National Assembly are on recess till Tuesday, September 24th.

Active citizens! This is an opportunity to engage your lawmakers. Click to get their contact details.

 Military Frees Kidnap Kingpin   

The Nigeria Police Force spokesman, DCP Frank Mba, in a statement released on Wednesday, August 7th said that 1 Inspector, 2 Sergeants and 1 civilian died as a result of gunshot injuries sustained in a shoot-out by unidentified soldiers along Ibi-Jalingo Road, Taraba State.The police force operatives, led by ASP Felix Adolije of the Intelligence Response Team, reportedly came under attack while conveying a kidnap kingpin, Alhaji Hamisu, to the command headquarters in Jalingo.It was reported that the policemen were shot by the soldiers despite providing enough proof that they were police personnel on legitimate duty. The soldiers thereafter released the handcuffed suspect, who is now on the run.

 Maurice Iwu in EFCC Custody   

Prof Maurice Iwu, former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), is being held in custody by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for an alleged N1.23bn fraud concealed between December 2014 and March 27, 2015 in the account of Bio-resources Institute of Nigeria Limited domiciled in UBA.

Iwu was arraigned on a four-count charge at the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos on Thursday, August 8th.

#OfficeOfTheCitizen Radio Progamme  

Cheta Nwanze discussed human rights violations in the country. Click here to catch up on the conversation.You can follow the conversations from the #OfficeOfTheCitizen radio programmes in 25 states.

Never forget, the Office of the Citizen is the highest office in the land!

Tweet at @EiENigeria using #OfficeOfTheCitizen to be a part of the conversation.

EiE launched a ‘Missing Persons Register’ to document missing Nigerians and raise awareness.

Is your family member or friend missing?  Submit a report.

We will keep demanding until our girls are brought BACK & ALIVE!#EducationIsNotACrime #BringBackOurGirls #5YearsTooLongAbuja – Unity Fountain, Daily, 5 – 6pm

Lagos - Noon – 1pm

Have a great weekend!The EiE Nigeria Team