The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has reported that operatives from the Department of State Services (DSS) have taken over its office in Abuja in what the group has termed an “unlawful occupation.”
In a statement posted on its official X (formerly Twitter) account on Monday, SERAP disclosed that the DSS operatives are demanding to meet with its directors.
The organization described the situation as an infringement on its rights and called for immediate action from President Bola Tinubu.
“Officers from Nigeria’s State Security Service (SSS) are presently unlawfully occupying SERAP’s office in Abuja, asking to see our directors,” SERAP said in its post.
“President Tinubu must immediately direct the SSS to end the harassment, intimidation, and attack on the rights of Nigerians.”
This development follows SERAP’s recent appeal to President Tinubu, urging him to instruct the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) to reverse the recent hike in the pump price of petrol.
The rights group has been vocal in its demand for accountability and transparency, particularly in economic and governance issues.
The alleged invasion of its office has sparked concern over the protection of civil liberties and human rights in Nigeria.
As of now, there has been no official statement from the DSS or the presidency regarding the occupation of SERAP’s office.