The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has condemned the arrest of Dele Farotimi – a writer, lawyer, and rights advocate, by the Nigeria Police Force over allegations of libel.
The NBA also slammed the police over the arrest of the advocate in Lagos state where “libel is not a criminal offense.”
The NBA also condemned the reported invasion of Mr Farotimi’s law firm and the harassment of lawyers and staff.
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