Democracy Day protest: SERAP condemns teargas attack on Sowore, demands probe of security operatives

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has issued a condemnation regarding the reported deployment of teargas against peaceful demonstrators during the June 12 Democracy Day protests in Abuja. The organization characterized the use of teargas as unlawful and a breach of fundamental human rights. SERAP specifically highlighted concerns over the treatment of journalist and human rights activist Omoyele Sowore, who was reportedly affected by the actions of security operatives. The organization has called for an investigation into the conduct of the security personnel involved in the incident.

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