Civil society groups have raised alarm over the continued misuse of Nigeria’s Cybercrime Act, accusing security agencies of targeting journalists and digital activists under the guise of law enforcement.
At a Situation Room dialogue in Abuja on Tuesday, stakeholders, including media experts and rights defenders, called for an immediate review of the legislation, citing growing concern over its impact on press freedom.
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The Human Rights Journalists Network described the trend as deeply troubling, warning that the space for independent journalism is shrinking.
Lawyers Without Borders, which convened the forum, said Nigeria now stands at a crossroads where digital rights and media freedoms are increasingly under threat.
In response, CSP El-Mustapha Sani of the Police Complaints and Response Unit insisted steps have been taken to improve accountability, including the creation of public-facing complaint platforms.
He maintained that security agencies remain committed to protecting all citizens, including members of the press.
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