SP has just received news that all of the comrades from the Democratic Socialist Movement as well as the other Nigerian activists who had been detained by the State Security Service (SSS) have now been released.

None of those who had been held were charged with any criminal offence, while they were held in detention the SSS simply carried out the “usual” political questioning of asking them “who are your friends?” and “what are you planning to do?”.

The DSM is preparing a report of the May 1 rallies held around the country. One thing is already clear; at practically every venue the SSS attempted to confiscate all political material and, in a number of cases, opposition politicians and journalists were beaten up by the police and SSS.

Our Nigerian comrades thank all those who protested at their detentions.

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