Alarming Rise in Abductions: Human Rights Activist Calls for Action....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Barrister Ifeanyi Ejiofor, a prominent human rights activist, has sounded the alarm over the increasing incidents of abductions and enforced disappearances in the South-East region of Nigeria. These troubling occurrences are allegedly linked to the actions of Nigerian security forces, raising serious concerns for the safety of local residents.

Ejiofor emphasized that the crisis of enforced disappearances in the South-East has become a devastating reality. He criticized local politicians, particularly those campaigning for the upcoming 2027 elections, for ignoring the plight of affected families. According to Ejiofor, countless elderly parents, young men, and women have reportedly gone missing, taken by security forces without any explanation, leaving their families in anguish over their fate.

In a statement, Ejiofor said, “In a recent publication I made on July 21, 2024, I raised the alarm over the shocking number of our people being abducted daily by state actors under the guise of combating rising insecurity in the southeast.” He highlighted that the rising frequency of distress calls from families of the victims has deepened the community’s concern.

Relatives of those who have disappeared often find themselves in a state of uncertainty, unable to ascertain their loved ones’ status or whereabouts. This lack of information has only exacerbated their suffering. Ejiofor noted, “The reason for their arrest remains unknown, further compounding the agony for their families.”

Despite the severity of the situation, Ejiofor expressed disappointment that there has not been a widespread public outcry or condemnation, especially from those in political power. He pointed out that many politicians appear more focused on their privileges and the upcoming election cycle than on addressing these grave human rights violations.

“Now that Amnesty International has stepped in to corroborate our concerns about these secret abductions and forced disappearances, we call on our political leaders across all levels to denounce the state actors responsible for this crime against humanity and demand an end to these grave infractions,” he urged.

Ejiofor also called attention to the fact that security agents have the capability to identify real threats but instead continue to target innocent citizens. “These innocent individuals are then transported to unknown locations where they may be either killed or indefinitely detained without any trace,” he stated.

He specifically mentioned the Wawa Military Barracks in Niger State, which reportedly holds a significant number of innocent Igbo individuals detained indefinitely. “I am urging the governors of the southeast states to take immediate action and use the machinery of governments to address this rising trend. Enough is enough!” Ejiofor concluded.