Activists who planned solidarity protest to support Burkina Faso military ruler, regain freedom
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Activists who planned solidarity protest to support Burkina Faso military ruler, regain freedom
Benin-city, Edo State
By Erasmus Ikhide
The Department of State Services (DSS) has released Marxist activist Kola Edokpayi and Comrade Orako Ambel, following instructions from Edo State High Court 1. The activists were detained for several days, sparking widespread protests and calls for their release.
According to sources, the judge was displeased with the DSS’s decision to arrest the activists while allowing kidnappers and cultists to operate with impunity. The court’s intervention led to the DSS granting administrative bail to the duo.
The release has been met with relief from the activists’ supporters and fellow civil society members, who had been demanding their unconditional release. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about the role of security agencies in the state and the need for greater accountability.
The DSS’s decision to release the activists comes amid growing scrutiny of the agency’s actions and priorities. The court’s intervention underscores the importance of judicial oversight in ensuring that security agencies operate within the bounds of the law.
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