A Nigerian skit-maker faced alleged arrest and torture after criticizing a senator over poor road conditions and inadequate health facilities in his constituency. The skit-maker’s social media post highlighting the area’s infrastructure issues reportedly caught the attention of the senator’s wife, who, according to witnesses, directed police officers in her convoy to detain him.

The incident, which has drawn widespread public outcry, saw the skit-maker allegedly subjected to physical assault and intimidation. Activists and citizens on social media have condemned the action, viewing it as an attack on freedom of speech and a concerning misuse of power.

Several rights groups have called for an investigation into the incident, urging authorities to protect citizens’ rights to speak on public issues without fear of retaliation. Meanwhile, local police have yet to release an official statement on the matter, fueling further concerns about accountability and justice.

The skit-maker has since received an outpouring of support from Nigerians, many of whom see his story as emblematic of the broader struggle for transparency and accountability in government.