The rude shock that astounded the human rights community recently was further amplified by the sudden death of Innocent Chukwuma. Described as “Africa’s leading expert on police and law enforcement reform,” Chukwuma was weaned into activism by his participation in Student Union activities. Starting first as an intern at the Civil Liberty Organisation (CLO), Chukwuma, by associating with forces supporting anti-military kindred spirits, honed skills and sense of strategies that made him somewhat indispensible in the human rights community. The 55 years ago Chukwuma was educated at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, where he earned a Bachelor degree in Religions. Like Yinka Odumakin, Innocent Chukwuma was also married to an activist Josephine Effah-Chukwuma, who is the founder of Project Alert, a women advocacy group.

Source: The Guardian April 23, 2021 03:33 UTC