The Department of State Services (DSS) has stormed the Abuja office of the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), demanding to see the organisation’s directors.
SERAP has taken to Twitter to condemn the invasion, calling it an “unlawful occupation” and urging President Tinubu to intervene and stop the harassment.
This development raises concerns about the Nigerian government’s stance on human rights and freedom of expression. SERAP is a well-known advocacy group focused on promoting transparency, accountability, and good governance in Nigeria.
“Officers from Nigeria’s State Security Service (SSS) are presently unlawfully occupying SERAP’s office in Abuja, asking to see our directors.
“President Tinubu must immediately direct the SSS to end the harassment, intimidation, and attack on the rights of Nigerians,” SERAP wrote.
Similar incidents have occurred in the past, with various non-governmental organizations (NGOs) facing harassment and intimidation from government agencies. For instance, Amnesty International Nigeria, located in Abuja, has been vocal about human rights violations in the country.
The international community is likely to keep a close eye on this situation, especially given Nigeria’s history of crackdowns on civil society organisations.
