Man Jailed for Insulting, Defaming Nigerian Governor on Social Media

Date of Occurrence

March 27, 2017
State/Country

Katsina, Nigeria

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Gambo Saeed sentenced to nine months imprisonment for insulting and defaming the character of Governor Aminu Masari of Katsina State on social media.

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State/Country

Katsina
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Section 39 of the constitution guarantees the fundamental right of expression of every citizen
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http://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/227288-man-jailed-insulting-defaming-nigerian-governor-social-media.html

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