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By Kachi Ekile
Renowned human rights lawyer and activist Femi Falana has urged the federal government to provide adequate notice before arraigning those arrested for being a part of the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protest.
Speaking in a statement, entitled ‘HALT THE CLAMPDOWN ON PROTESTERS’, Falana, who revealed that seven Polish were also apprehended for taking photographs of the protest, added that they may be charged with espionage.
According to him, notice should be given to the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and the families of those arrested so that arrangements can be made for their defence.
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“Seven Polish students, who were taking part in an exchange programme in Bayero University, Kano, were arrested for taking photographs during the protest.
“They may be charged with espionage to give the impression that the protests were instigated by foreign interest groups.
“Whenever the suspects are going to be arraigned, they must be given adequate notice to be able to contact the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, and their family members to make arrangements for their defence,” Falana stated.
