Reported by: Ijeoma G | Edited by: Henry Owen
Sokoto, Nigeria – November 2025 – An 18-year-old girl in Sokoto State has been sentenced to two years in prison and 12 strokes of the cane for posting online about poverty, sexual violence, terrorism, and bandit attacks affecting her community.
The punishment has sparked widespread concern, highlighting tensions around freedom of expression and the consequences of speaking publicly about social and security challenges in the region. Observers note that the case reflects growing scrutiny on citizens, particularly young people, who use social media to voice frustrations about issues impacting daily life.
The teenager’s online posts reportedly criticised the worsening conditions of poverty, the rise in sexual violence, and the continued threat from terrorist and bandit activities in Sokoto and surrounding areas. Authorities have defended the ruling under local laws, while human rights groups have called for a review of the sentence, citing concerns over the rights of young people to express their views safely.
This case adds to broader debates in Nigeria on the balance between security, law enforcement, and the protection of citizens’ rights to speak out against societal challenges.
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