RULAAC Accuses Lagos Police of Torture, Illegal Detention Over Civil Investment Dispute

The Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre (RULAAC) has accused the Lagos State Police Command of abusing power by illegally arresting, torturing, and detaining William Eze over a failed investment deal. RULAAC says the dispute is purely civil, yet police officers allegedly detained Eze without charge, forced him to sign an undertaking surrendering his business premises, and aided an illegal takeover of the company. The group also condemned the arrest and detention of Eze’s wife, who is only a surety, describing it as coercion and hostage-taking. A fundamental rights suit has been filed, with RULAAC demanding accountability.

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DSS Kill Enugu Woman for Custody, RULAAC Dey Call for Justice

Gobe don burst oo! Mrs. Calista Ifedi, wey DSS carry go Wawa Barracks, Abuja, don die while in their custody. RULAAC yan say dis na serious abuse of power and clear violation of Constitution, because na DSS suppose protect life, no be destroy am.

Calista arrest together with her husband, Sunday Ifedi, for Enugu on 23 Nov 2021. Reason? People from IPOB reportedly buy food for her restaurant. She dey detained without charge, denied court access, and husband never see her again from March 2022 till her death.

RULAAC talk say she dey complain chest pain many times, but DSS just dey give small medicine, dey mock her, no proper medical care. Even when civil society dey ask, DSS deny say dem dey hold her. Husband reportedly dey warned make e no talk publicly.

RULAAC dey demand immediate investigation, free autopsy, closure of Wawa Barracks as detention centre, and protection for Ifedi family. As dem talk, “Justice delayed no go mean justice denied.”

RULAAC Petitions Police IG Over Death Of Enugu Resident Nnamdi Chidi, Demands Independent And Transparent Probe

The Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre (RULAAC) has petitioned the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, seeking an independent and transparent investigation into the death of Nnamdi Chidi in Agunese Mmaku Community, Awgu Local Government Area of Enugu State. The group said conflicting narratives surrounding the circumstances of Chidi’s death have raised serious concerns about police accountability, investigative integrity and public trust. RULAAC urged the police to authorise a fresh forensic and medical review, authenticate witness statements and audio-visual evidence, and examine the conduct of all police units involved to ensure justice, restore public confidence and prevent further communal tension.

RULAAC Calls on Tinubu Govt to Clarify Legal Basis for US Airstrikes in Sokoto

The Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre (RULAAC) has urged President Bola Tinubu’s government to clarify the legal, institutional, and accountability framework behind the U.S. airstrikes in Sokoto State on Christmas Day.
In a statement signed by Executive Director Okechukwu Nwanguma, RULAAC acknowledged Nigeria’s responsibility to combat terrorism but emphasized that operations involving foreign forces must respect sovereignty, civilian protection, and the rule of law.
RULAAC highlighted concerns about conflicting narratives and lack of transparency surrounding the airstrikes. The organization called for answers on:
The scope of Nigeria’s consent to the operation
Control and oversight exercised over the U.S. strikes
Safeguards against civilian harm
Accountability mechanisms in case of violations
The group stressed that foreign military actions cannot substitute for addressing underlying governance failures, including weak policing, lack of prosecution for terrorism sponsors, and institutional gaps.
RULAAC also warned against framing Nigeria’s security crisis along religious lines, stating that the issue is impunity versus justice. It called for lawful governance, rights-respecting community policing, and institutional reforms as essential to long-term security.

Amnesty International Condemns Threats To Lives Of Nonso Nkwa, RULAAC Director Okechukwu Nwanguma Over Exposing Police ‘Tiger Base’ Atrocities In Imo State

Amnesty International has raised alarm over threats to the lives and safety of human rights defenders and journalists in Nigeria, condemning reported intimidation against Okechukwu Nwanguma, Executive Director of the Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre (RULAAC), and Owerri-based broadcaster and activist, Nonso Nkwa. According to the global rights organisation, the threats are linked to their efforts to expose alleged human rights abuses, including unlawful detention and other serious violations, at the notorious Tiger Base police detention facility in Owerri, Imo State.
Amnesty warned that the situation reflects a broader and troubling pattern of harassment and intimidation targeting whistleblowers, journalists, and activists who speak out against police brutality, corruption, and rights violations across the country. The organisation urged Nigerian authorities to immediately investigate the threats, guarantee the protection of both men, and ensure accountability for those responsible, stressing that silencing voices exposing injustice undermines the rule of law and democratic accountability.

RULAAC Accuses IGP Monitoring Unit Policemen Of Plotting To Cover Up Murder Of 19-Year-Old In Enugu After Alleged Bribery

The Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre (RULAAC) has petitioned the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, alleging that officers attached to the IGP Monitoring Unit are attempting to derail the prosecution of suspects indicted in the murder of a 19-year-old, Nnamdi, in Enugu State. According to the petition, the homicide investigation was concluded by police detectives, with recommendations for prosecution, but influential suspects allegedly offered bribes to senior officers to interfere with the case. RULAAC warned that efforts to withdraw the case file from the Homicide Department under the guise of a collateral petition amount to an abuse of police processes and a threat to justice. The group urged the IGP to halt any interference, ensure the suspects are charged to court, and investigate officers accused of undermining the murder investigation.

RULAAC Demands Independent Probe Into Alleged Torture, Death of Man at Imo Police Tiger Base

The Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre (RULAAC) has called for an independent and transparent investigation into the alleged torture, disappearance and death of Onuoha Johnbosco in the custody of the Imo State Police Anti-Kidnapping Unit, known as Tiger Base, Owerri. RULAAC cited conflicting police accounts, a controversial confessional video allegedly recorded under duress, denial of family access, and the failure of authorities to disclose the victim’s whereabouts or body. The organisation warned that the case reflects a recurring pattern of deaths and rights abuses at Tiger Base and urged accountability, full disclosure, and justice to restore public trust in law enforcement.

EXCLUSIVE: Abuja Woman Detained After Rejecting Sexual Advances From Ubulu-Uku Prime Minister, Rights Group Alleges Police Complicity

A woman identified as Hajia Ngozi is reportedly being detained at Garki Police Station in Abuja after rejecting alleged sexual advances from Hon. Asika James Onwordi, the Traditional Prime Minister of Ubulu-Uku Kingdom in Delta State. According to voice notes and information obtained by SaharaReporters, Onwordi allegedly offered her ₦5 million to procure explicit recordings of other women, a request she declined as a married woman. The refusal reportedly led to intimidation, physical assault, seizure of her phone, and her eventual arrest under the alleged influence of the politician. Despite accusations of harassment and coercion, police officers detained Ngozi instead of the official. Rights group RULAAC has petitioned the Nigeria Police Complaint Response Unit, describing her detention as unlawful and a misuse of police powers, while calling for her immediate release and a full investigation into the conduct of both the officers and Onwordi.


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Imo Police Accused of Sabotaging Case of 9-Year-Old Defiled by 60-Year-Old Man

The Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre (RULAAC) has accused some Imo State police officers of undermining justice in the alleged defilement of 9-year-old Nmesoma Chiwike by 60-year-old Okechukwu Azuagu. Officers at Isinweke Police Division and SCID Owerri reportedly released the suspect and informed the victim’s family that “the matter has been settled,” despite defilement being a non-compoundable felony punishable by life imprisonment. RULAAC called on the Police Service Commission to investigate, sanction culpable officers, rearrest the suspect, and ensure the child receives protection and support.

Human Rights Day: RULAAC Urges Nigerian Government to End Widespread Citizens’ Rights Violations

The Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre (RULAAC) has called on the Nigerian government to treat human rights as essential daily needs rather than abstract promises. In a statement marking Human Rights Day 2025, Executive Director Okechukwu Nwanguma highlighted the year’s theme, “Human Rights, Our Everyday Essentials,” stressing the importance of access to clean water, healthcare, education, justice, housing, and freedom of expression. RULAAC lamented widespread rights violations caused by corruption, insecurity, poor governance, police brutality, and collapsing social services. The group urged the Tinubu administration to move beyond rhetoric by improving basic services, guaranteeing civic freedoms, reforming law enforcement, protecting vulnerable groups, and addressing insecurity through rights-respecting approaches. It reaffirmed its commitment to monitoring abuses and advocating for a Nigeria where human dignity is upheld daily.

Police Accused of Cover-Up as Probe Into Anambra Organ-Harvesting Officers Remains Hidden for Two Years

Two years after the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, announced an investigation into shocking allegations of torture, extrajudicial killings, extortion, and organ harvesting by officers in the Anambra Police Command, the Nigeria Police Force has yet to release the probe report. Despite promises of transparency, the accused officers reportedly returned to duty immediately after being questioned, while whistleblower Nnamdi Emeh—who exposed the crimes—remains detained even after meeting his bail conditions. Rights group RULAAC warns that the continued silence, delayed report, and Emeh’s prolonged incarceration suggest a deliberate cover-up, reinforcing longstanding fears about abuses linked to the Awkuzu unit. Activists are demanding the report’s immediate release, Emeh’s freedom, accountability for implicated officers, and structural reforms to protect whistleblowers and uphold the rule of law.


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Nigerian Whistleblower Nnamdi Emeh Wins Global Prize While Detained for Exposing Police Organ Trafficking

Blueprint for Free Speech has honoured Nigerian whistleblower Nnamdi Emeh with a 2025 global Whistleblowing Prize, even as he remains imprisoned despite a court-ordered bail. Emeh, 26, exposed a notorious police-led organ trafficking and extortion ring in Anambra State, triggering international attention and investigations. After fleeing Nigeria, he was arrested on an Interpol Red Notice in 2023 and charged with offences civil society groups describe as fabricated retaliation. Despite meeting bail conditions, he has remained in detention for nearly three years amid alleged assassination attempts, court obstruction, and claims that implicated officers were promoted instead of prosecuted. Rights groups say the case exposes deepening impunity in the Nigerian security system and poses a critical test for whistleblower protection and rule of law in the country.




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SOLDIERS UNDER FIRE: Nigerian Troops Accused of Burning Homes, Looting Property in Imo — Rights Group Demands Urgent Probe

Alarming reports from Umualumaku, Imo State, have sparked outrage after Nigerian soldiers were accused of looting and burning homes during a controversial military operation. Victim Anayo Njoku says his ancestral and retirement homes were destroyed, and relatives threatened at gunpoint.

The Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre (RULAAC) has petitioned the Chief of Defence Staff, demanding an independent investigation into the July 23rd incident. The group condemned the alleged reprisals as unconstitutional and warned against unchecked military actions that could worsen insecurity in the region.

RULAAC is calling for justice, sanctions against those involved, and urgent humanitarian relief for affected residents.

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