Head of CFI Nigeria Arrested on Trumped-up Charges

Attachment 239Via Skepchick:

Author Richard Wilson reports on his blog that prominent Nigerian humanist and head of CFI Nigeria has been arrested on a false charge of murder. Details are sketchy, but it seems to be related to Mr. Igwe's petitions to have a rape of a 10-year-old girl prosecuted.

As of now, Mr. Wilson reports that he's contacted Mr. Igwe and confirmed that he's been released on bail, but the murder charge is still looming.

Mr. Wilson calls for international support on the issue:

When I asked Leo what people internationally could do to support him, he emphasised the need to raise awareness both of this case, and the wider campaign of harassment that he and his family have faced over his efforts to secure justice for a young victim of rape.

Leo has reportedly been denied access to a lawyer.

*UPDATE* – Leo has reportedly been released on bail, but at the time of writing still has a trumped-up murder charge hanging over him. Full details here.