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Governor El-Rufai Orders The Arrest Of On-Air-Personality, Segun Onibiyi Over Facebook Post And Allegations Of Hate Speech

  • Date of Occurrence
    November 23, 2018
  • State/Country
    Kaduna State, Nigeria
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Mr. Segun Onibiyi was arrested at his office by policemen from the Kaduna State Command who were acting under the orders of Governor El-Rufai allegations of ''hate speech'' against him.

Details
  • State/Country
    Kaduna State
  • Perpetrator
    The Kaduna State Police Command
  • Legal Foundation
    Section 35 and Section 39 of the 1999 constitution
  • Source
    https://ireporteronline.com.ng/dictatorship-segun-onibiyo-arrested-over-fb-comment-in-kaduna/
Location
  • Kaduna State, Nigeria

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Region
  • North West
Rights & Freedom Violated
  • Freedom of Expression
Gender of Victim(s)
  • Male
Mode of Attacks
  • Forced Disappearances, Unlawful Arrests and Detention

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