Nigerian lawyer Dele Farotimi arrested for criminal defamation, sparking concerns over legal jurisdiction.

A Nigerian judge faced prosecution in the 1980s for attempted murder and illegal firearms possession, leading to a ruling that state courts cannot prosecute federal offenses. Recently, lawyer Dele Farotimi was arrested and charged with criminal defamation in Ekiti state, despite this not being a crime under local laws. This raises concerns about potential abuse of power and jurisdictional overreach by law enforcement.

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