Dele Farotimi, the human rights lawyer, has filed a suit at the Lagos State High Court to challenge his recent arrest and detention over alleged defamation of Afe Babalola, a prominent Senior Advocate of Nigeria. Farotimi claims the arrest, initiated by the Ekiti State Police Command, violated his fundamental rights. The alleged defamation stems from his public comments about Afe Babalola, which reportedly sparked legal action. Farotimi’s case emphasizes concerns about misuse of the law to suppress dissent.
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