Ondo Amotekun Ethnic Profiling Condemned
Analysis based on 8 articles · First reported Jun 17, 2026 · Last updated Jun 18, 2026
The incident could lead to increased ethnic tensions and instability in Nigeria, potentially affecting investor confidence in regions perceived as politically volatile. It also raises concerns about the rule of law and human rights, which can impact international perceptions of the country's governance.
The Arewa Consultative Forum has strongly condemned the alleged arrest, ethnic profiling, and threatened deportation of Northern women by operatives of the Nigeria — Ondo State Security Network Agency. A viral video purportedly showed these women, identified as Hausa/Fulani residents engaged in lawful activities, being publicly paraded. The Arewa Consultative Forum described these actions as unconstitutional, discriminatory, and a threat to national unity, emphasizing that every Nigerian has the right to freedom of movement and residence anywhere in the country. They faulted claims of deportation threats, stating no state government has such constitutional power. The Arewa Consultative Forum called on the Nigeria — Ondo State Government to investigate the incident and sanction culpable officials, and urged the Federal Government and the India — National Human Rights Commission of India to intervene to protect the rights of the affected individuals. The incident has also reignited concerns about the proposed establishment of state police and the need for strong safeguards against abuse of power.
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