Bail Granted to Five Arrested Over #TinubuMustGo T-Shirts
Five suspects arrested on September 25 in Maiduguri for wearing #TinubuMustGo T-shirts were granted bail following legal proceedings. The Borno State Police Command claimed the suspects possessed illegal items, including suspected Indian hemp and D5 tablets, which sparked controversy over freedom of expression and political tolerance.
Critics accused the police of targeting peaceful protesters, a claim the police denied, asserting their non-partisan stance and adherence to due process. Allegations linked Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum to the arrests, which the state government refuted, stating that the governor did not mention the #TinubuMustGo group during his media chat.
Barrister Alkali Askira, chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Garki branch, confirmed the defendants' release on bail and emphasized the importance of lawful conduct among youth. The families of the defendants expressed gratitude to their legal team for support.
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