Recently, INEC offices have been attacked by gunmen and arsonists who destroy sensitive materials, documents as well as buildings in parts of the country.
The situation has created fear, with many Nigerians wondering if the security threats can be addressed ahead of the 2023 general elections.
In a statement, SERAP Deputy Director, wants President Buhari to urgently direct the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami and appropriate law enforcement agencies to identify and arrest the perpetrators and sponsors of attacks on the offices of Independent National Electoral Commission across the country.
The rights group urged the President to ensure that the perpetrators and their sponsors are named and shamed, and promptly brought to justice, regardless of their political affiliations.
It said these attacks are increasingly putting INEC under siege and If not urgently addressed, the escalating attacks on the offices of INEC would impair the people’s right to vote.
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