Amnesty International, the global human rights organization, has reported that more than 1,000 Nigerians involved in a nationwide protest against worsening hunger and misgovernance are currently imprisoned across the country.

The organisation criticised the administration of President Bola Tinubu for responding to the peaceful protests with a crackdown, rather than addressing the economic issues that are exacerbating hunger and harming families.

According to the Amnesty International, at least 632 protesters are being held in Kano State, while over 109 are being detained in Sokoto prison custody.

The organisation expressed concerns over the mass arrests and called for a more constructive approach to addressing the protesters’ grievances.

In the statement shared on X (formerly Twitter) account, the organisation wrote: “Instead of addressing people’s concern on the economy, the Nigerian authorities embarked on crackdown.

“At least 632 protesters have been remanded in Kano, while over 109 were remanded in Sokoto prison.”