A group, Edo State Civil Society Coalition for Human Rights, has called for the unconditional release of Collins Aigbogun, former Special Adviser to Governor Monday Okpebholo, from police custody. Aigbogun was arrested as one of the masterminds of the anti-kidnapping protests in Ekpoma, Edo State, which turned violent, leading to the arrest of many
The coalition argues that Aigbogun’s detention is unconstitutional, as the police have not provided evidence linking him to the protest. They also questioned why Aigbogun remains in custody, given the governor’s claim that the protest was sponsored by a Russian-based individual.
The group appealed to Governor
