70-Year-Old Man Arrested for Insulting President Buhari In Katsina Sentenced to 18 Months Imprisonment

Date of Occurrence

May 5, 2020
State/Country

kastina

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''A court sitting in Katsina State on Tuesday sentenced a 70-year-old man, Lawal Izala, to 18 months imprisonment.

Izala was arrested last week for allegedly insulting President Muhammadu Buhari and Governor Aminu Masari.

The septuagenarian and two others were arraigned for inciting disobedience to civil authorities and disrespect to authorities through demeaning utterances.''

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Date of Occurrence

2020-05-05
State/Country

kastina
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http://saharareporters.com/2020/05/05/70-year-old-man-arrested-insulting-president-buhari-katsina-sentenced-18-months

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kastina

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Region

North West

Rights & Freedom Violated

Freedom of Expression

Gender of Victim(s)

Mode of Attacks

Forced Disappearances, Unlawful Arrests and Detention

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70-Year-Old Man Arrested for Insulting President Buhari In Katsina Sentenced to 18 Months Imprisonment

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