Amnesty International has expressed serious concern over the continued detention of Hamdiyya Sidi Sharif by the Zamfara State Police Command, despite her reportedly urgent need for medical attention following her abduction.

In a statement released on Friday via its official X handle, the human rights organization revealed that Hamdiyya remains in custody amid jurisdictional demands from the Sokoto Police Command, who are insisting she be transferred to their custody.

"We have received disturbing reports that the Commissioner of Police, Zamfara State, has held Hamdiyya Sidi Sharif in custody, despite the need to give her urgent medical treatment after her abduction. Sokoto police are insisting Hamdiyya must be handed to them," the statement read.

Amnesty International also condemned what it described as an alarming pattern of intolerance toward critics by Sokoto State authorities, particularly targeting Governor Ahmed Aliyu's administration.

"Sokoto State Governor Mr. Ahmed Aliyu's frightening intolerance of dissenting voices through heavy-handed clampdown on critics is unacceptable in a free society. No one should be punished solely for expressing an opinion that is contrary to that of government," the organization emphasized.

Hamdiyya Sidi Sharif, who had reportedly been missing after criticizing the Sokoto State government, was recently found in a Zamfara hospital. The circumstances surrounding her abduction and subsequent detention have raised significant human rights concerns.

This case adds to growing concerns about freedom of expression and the treatment of government critics in Nigeria, with rights organizations increasingly calling for authorities to respect democratic values and the right to dissent.

The situation continues to develop as both Zamfara and Sokoto police authorities dispute custody of Hamdiyya, while concerns about her health and wellbeing remain paramount.