Meanwhile, the Network Against Corruption and Anti-Drug Trafficking (NACAT) has demanded the immediate and unconditional release of journalist and anti-corruption activist Fejiro Oliver, who was arrested by operatives of the Nigeria Police Force.
In a statement issued on Saturday, NACAT’s Operational Manager, Stanley Ugagbe, condemned Oliver’s arrest as unlawful, unconstitutional, and politically motivated. Oliver, who also chairs NACAT, was reportedly arrested in Abuja on Thursday, 18 September 2025, and flown to Delta State without explanation.
He is presently being held at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Asaba, where he is detained alongside suspected kidnappers and other hardened criminals.
“Oliver is not a criminal. He is a fearless journalist, whistleblower, and anti-corruption advocate whose work has exposed high-level graft, abuse of office, and organised crime across Nigeria. This crude attempt to silence him is a direct assault on civil liberties, freedom of expression, and the very soul of Nigeria’s democracy,” Ugagbe stated.
He further criticised the manner of Oliver’s arrest, describing it as lacking transparency and legality, while warning against the abuse of state power to shield corrupt officials from scrutiny.
NACAT insisted that Oliver’s detention is a litmus test of Nigeria’s commitment to justice, the rule of law, and human rights. The group appealed to citizens, civil society organisations, the media, and the international community to rally in defence of press freedom and democratic values.
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