Yan Sanda na Legas Sun Kama Matasa Masu Zanga-zanga

 Yan Sanda na Legas Sun Kama Matasa Masu Zanga-zanga

Rana: 16 Mayu 2026

Takaitaccen Bayani:

A cewar rahotannin kafofin watsa labarai na cikin gida, Kwamando na ‘Yan Sanda na Jihar Legas ya kama wasu matasa masu zanga-zanga wadanda suka gudanar da zanga-zanga cikin lumana a Legas Island, suna neman kyakkyawan shugabanci da ingantattun matakan tsaro. Masu zanga-zangar sun bayyana cewa dalilin zanga-zangar su shi ne jawo hankalin jama’a kan hauhawar rashin tsaro, rashin aikin yi, da rashin ingantaccen tsarin zamantakewa.

Kungiyoyin kare hakkin dan Adam, ciki har da Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC), sun yi Allah-wadai da kamun, suna bayyana shi a matsayin bai dace ba kuma a matsayin take hakkin taron lumana kamar yadda Sashe na 40 na Kundin Tsarin Mulki na Najeriya na 1999 ya tanada. ‘Yan sandan sun bayyana cewa kamun an yi shi ne don kiyaye zaman lafiya amma sun yi alkawarin cewa wadanda aka kama za a saki bayan an yi musu tambayoyi.

Madauwari / Hujjoji:

Premium Times Nigeria – “Lagos Police Detain Protesters Over Security, Governance Rally” (16 Mayu 2026)

Sahara Reporters – “Youth Activists Arrested in Lagos During Peaceful Protest” (16 Mayu 2026)

CISLAC Statement – “Arbitrary Arrests Violate Nigerians’ Right to Protest” (16 Mayu 2026)

Kundin Tsarin Mulki na Najeriya, Sashe na 40 – “Freedom of Assembly and Association”

Lagos Police Detain Youth Activists During Protest

Date: 16 May 2026

Summary:

According to local media reports, the Lagos State Police Command arrested several youth activists who were staging a peaceful protest in Lagos Island, demanding improved governance and better security measures. The protestors claimed their demonstrations were meant to highlight rising insecurity, unemployment, and poor social infrastructure.

Human rights groups, including the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC), condemned the arrests, describing them as arbitrary and a violation of the right to peaceful assembly as guaranteed under Section 40 of the 1999 Nigerian Constitution. The police stated that the arrests were made to maintain public order but promised that the detained individuals would be released after questioning.

References:

Premium Times Nigeria – “Lagos Police Detain Protesters Over Security, Governance Rally” (16 May 2026)

Sahara Reporters – “Youth Activists Arrested in Lagos During Peaceful Protest” (16 May 2026)

CISLAC Statement – “Arbitrary Arrests Violate Nigerians’ Right to Protest” (16 May 2026)

Nigerian Constitution, Section 40 – “Freedom of Assembly and Association”

By salisu umar manta 

Zonal Secretary leadway Peace foundation for human rights aids