Femi Falana, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria and renowned human rights lawyer, has denounced the recent raid on the Abuja office of the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) by the Department of State Services (DSS).
SERAP, an advocacy group, reported the incident on its official X account on Monday, stating that DSS agents had stormed its office. The group urged President Bola Tinubu to instruct the DSS to halt its acts of harassment, intimidation, and violations of citizens’ rights.
In response, Falana issued a statement condemning the raid, describing it as an illegal act and a misuse of authority. He called on the Federal Government to hold those responsible accountable.
“I strongly condemn the invasion of SERAP’s office. The Tinubu administration must immediately identify and prosecute the officers involved. Human rights defenders must be allowed to operate freely as guaranteed by the Nigerian Constitution,” Falana said.
The call for accountability follows similar reactions from various rights groups and prominent individuals demanding an end to the assault on civil liberties in the country.
