A Nigerian man, Sunday Afolabi, has reportedly been detained by the Nigerian Army under conditions his family says have raised fears for his health, safety, and access to urgent medical care.
Sunday was reportedly arrested on Monday, October 20, 2025, at about 2 p.m. along NTA Road in Ado-Ekiti by a military officer.
According to his family, he was first taken to Akure before being transferred to Abuja.
His brother, Sunkanmi Afolabi, who lives in the United States, told SaharaReporters that Sunday’s only alleged offence was speaking out about the welfare of regular soldiers deployed to Sambisa Forest, especially their poor equipment and lack of adequate support.
“The only thing my brother did was tell the truth about what soldiers face in Sambisa,” Sunkanmi said. “He spoke about their welfare and the lack of proper equipment, and that was enough for him to be arrested.”
‘He Was Handcuffed, Bleeding, Extremely Weak’
Sunkanmi narrated that during Sunday’s last video call with his wife on Wednesday, October 22, he appeared severely injured and in distress.
“In his last video call with his wife on Wednesday, October 22, he appeared handcuffed, bleeding, and extremely weak from torture,” he said.
He added that the family had not heard from Sunday since that call, raising fears that his health may have worsened due to the alleged torture and lack of medical attention.
The family further expressed concern over Sunday’s medical condition, noting that he suffers from asthma and requires consistent medical care.
“Since then, we have had no contact, and we are deeply worried about his life and health, especially because he is asthmatic and urgently needs medical care,” Sunkanmi added.
Sunkanmi called for urgent assistance from relevant authorities, rights groups, and well-meaning Nigerians to help secure his brother’s safety and access to treatment.
“We just want to know that he is alive and being treated. Any help that can ensure his safety would mean the world to us,” he said.
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