Six new justices were sworn in on Thursday by the governor in Enugu.
Amotekun operatives have been spotlighted in recent weeks for various forms of notoriety and extra judicial killings.
Orladue Shidi was accused of being a blood relative of notorious gang leader Terwase Akwaza, alias ‘Gana,’ his family said.
“The government of President Muhammadu Buhari must stop targeting activists and respect the human rights of everyone.”
The Sahara Reporters’ publisher was exercising his rights to peaceful assembly with supporters when he was arrested by state agents on New Year’s Day.
It was unclear what offences they had committed beyond exercising their fundamental rights to civil demonstration and assembly.
The governor accused the hotel owners of promoting “immoral act.”
Ms. Odele was traveling out of Nigeria on New Year’s Eve when the incident allegedly happened at the airport.
CPJ’s report once again shows how dangerous practicing journalism is becoming globally.
Long criticised as the governor with the highest level of intolerance for press freedom in Nigeria, Mr. El-Rufai is also infamous for hounding critics with state agents.
