US EditionNigeria: Atiku Slams Tinubu Govt, Condemns Arrest of AAU Students Over Ekpoma Protest
Atiku Abubakar demands immediate release of detained Ambrose Alli University students and urges security to focus on fighting crime instead of suppressing protests, citing constitutional rights.
- On Tuesday, Atiku Abubakar condemned the arrest of AAU students in Ekpoma, saying, "The level of intolerance and high-handedness of the Bola Tinubu administration is concerning," on his official X page.
- Students at Ambrose Alli University staged a protest in Ekpoma that began peacefully against kidnappings and killings but turned violent, with shops looted and the Onojie of Ekpoma's palace vandalised.
- Atiku demanded the immediate, unconditional release of detained students, calling their arrest unjustified and unconstitutional and urging authorities to act swiftly.
- Atiku said energy spent on arrests should instead be used to fight terrorism and banditry, urging security agencies to focus on tackling criminality rather than suppressing citizens raising safety concerns.
- Atiku reminded the Tinubu-led All Progressives Congress of government's primary duty, stressing citizens have the right to express insecurity grievances without fear of repression.
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Nigeria: Atiku Slams Tinubu Govt, Condemns Arrest of AAU Students Over Ekpoma Protest
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has condemned the arrest and arraignment of students of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, following a violent protest in the Edo State town, describing the action as an intolerant and heavy-handed response by the Federal Government.
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Atiku blasts Tinubu Govt over arrest of university students in Ekpoma, demands immediate release
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