Niger State To Arrest Individuals With Dreadlocks or Weavons

Niger State To Arrest Individuals With Dreadlocks or Weavons

In a controversial move aimed at addressing the growing insecurity in Niger State, Governor Umar Bago has ordered security agents to arrest individuals spotted with dreadlocks or wearing weavons, describing the fashion choices as signs of “rascality.” The directive, which was captured in a now-viral video, sparked widespread reactions across social media and civil society […]