'Every Nigerian Citizen Being Detained Illegally In Nigeria Should Be Freed Without Further Delay' - Femi Falana

femi Falana, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria and human rights activist, yesterday thanked President Muhammadu Buhari for his birthday wishes and prayers as he turned 60 on May 20.  Falana expressed the appreciation in a message he copied to the News Agency of Nigeria saying he was humbled by the love shown to him by Buhari on his birthday.  

He, however, requested the release of Nigerians detained `illegally’ across the country, as a special birthday gift from the Federal government. 

“I thank President Muhammadu Buhari for his wishes and prayers for me, but the birthday gift which I humbly ask from the Federal Government is more committed to respect for human rights and rule of law. In particular, all Nigerian citizens, who are being detained illegally in the country should be freed without any further delay,” he said.