Nigeria police linked to 118 civic space violations in 2025, WSCIJ report finds

A WSCIJ report attributes 118 civic space violations in Nigeria during 2025 to state actors, with police responsible for 54% of incidents. The findings indicate a pattern of state-led suppression of civic freedoms, though the report's methodology and full scope remain unverified. This matters as it signals potential deterioration in rule of law and civil liberties in Africa's largest democracy.

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