Nigeria: Justice Network Condemns Arrest of Northern Traders in Abia

The Network for Justice has condemned what it described as "arbitrary arrest" of about 500 northern traders in Abia State, saying the action by the Nigeria security agents has contravened the provisions of the constitution.

The group called for the urgent and unconditional release of the detained traders, since the security personnel did not arrest them with any weapon.

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