03/05/2026
Hussein Ataba from Kogi State, reportedly spoke out about people being silenced for criticizing bad governance and later went missing, with claims he may be in police custody, this has raised serious concern.
Also the case of Justice Chidiebere (Justice Clark), who criticized the poor welfare of troops reportedly disappeared just days after his video went viral. Meanwhile, reports further claim that over ₦600 million is being spent to rehabilitate bandits while many soldiers continue to struggle with basic welfare.
Another disturbing case is that of Mene, a dispatch rider who allegedly said he didn’t know a package he was delivering contained a firearm, yet he was reportedly shot by a police officer despite offering to cooperate.
These stories reflect a growing climate of fear around speaking out. It calls for Nigerians to demand accountability, justice, and protection of free speech.
A country where citizens struggle not only with hardship but also fear the very institutions meant to protect them is a country in urgent need of reform. When people feel unsafe to speak, trust in institutions weakens and that is why conversations like this must continue.
Nigeria deserves justice, accountability, and the protection of every citizen’s voice.