Kaduna Police Arrest Journalist Farida Isiak Over Criticism

Farida Isiak, a journalist, was arrested by the Kaduna Police following a Facebook post where she criticized the Nigeria Police Force and the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in Maraban Jos, describing the police as dysfunctional and accusing the DPO of failing as a leader. The police, represented by Police Public Relations Officer DSP Mansir Hassan, stated that the arrest stemmed from a disagreement after a request made by Isiak.

Following her arrest, Amnesty International issued a statement calling for her immediate release. The police emphasized that the Commissioner of Police personally intervened to facilitate an amicable resolution, urging the public to view the situation objectively rather than as an attempt to suppress press freedom.

The police expressed concern over media reports that condemned their actions without verifying the facts, stressing the importance of responsible journalism and the need for accuracy and fairness in reporting.