The Human rights organization, Amnesty International, says at least 632 protesters are being held in north western states of Kano, while over 109 are being detained in Sokoto state prison custody.
Amnesty International, has reported that over 1000 Nigerians who participated in a nationwide protest against worsening hunger and misgovernance are currently being held in prison custody across the country.
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WADR also caught up with the organization’s Nigeria office director Isa Sanusi.