86 incidents of violations against journalists, media organisations and citizens across 27 states and the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, were confirmed to have been recorded in 2025. The report noted that arrests and detentions were the most common method of suppression, accounting for 38 cases (over 44%) of all recorded attacks. The report also flagged increased use of digital surveillance tools and spyware to monitor journalists,” the report read. MRA urged the federal government to ensure that all attacks against journalists and citizens are promptly investigated, with outcomes made public. The organisation also called for clear directives to security agencies prohibiting harassment, intimidation and arbitrary arrests of journalists and citizens exercising their rights online.