Blogger And Journalist Musa Azare Allegedly Abducted By Suspected Agents Of Bauchi Governor For ‘Cyber-Stalking’

Date of Occurrence

August 20, 2016
State/Country

Bauchi State, Nigeria

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On August 20, 2016, a Blogger, Musa Babale Azare was arrested in Abuja for criticizing Bauchi State Governor, Muhammad Abdullahi Abubakar.

He was arrested for cyberstalking on the orders of the Bauchi State Governor. Musa Azare is the 6th journalist/blogger to be arrested under the Cyber Security Law 2015.

His release was later ordered for by the Governor.

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State/Country

Bauchi State
Perpetrator

Musa Babale Azare was abducted at 33 Lome Street, Zone 7, Wuse Abuja, near NAFDAC Headquarters by 'people' in 'police uniforms'
Legal Foundation

Section 39 of the constitution affirms the fundamental rights of expression
Source

http://www.dailytrust.com.ng/news/general/policemen-arrest-blogger-in-abuja-for-criticising-governor/159656.html

Location

Bauchi State, Nigeria

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Region

North East

Rights & Freedom Violated

Gender of Victim(s)

Male

Mode of Attacks

Forced Disappearances, Unlawful Arrests and Detention

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