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Nigerian Blogger Detained For Five Days

  • Date of Occurrence
    September 23, 2016
  • State/Country
    Katsina State, Nigeria
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Nigerian blogger, Jamil Mabai, a known critic of Aminu Masari, the governor of Katsina state was arrested on the 19th of September, 2016 and detained for 22 days for condemning the purchase of 3000 metal coffins in Katsina state through his social media accounts.

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Jamil Mabai was granted bail by Justice Maikita Bako of the Katsina State High Court. His bail conditions were set to one surety and a bail bond of N60,000. He was released on bail on the 11th of October.

Details
  • Date of Occurrence
    2016-09-23
  • State/Country
    Katsina State
  • Perpetrator
    Nigeria Police Force
  • Legal Foundation
    Section 39 of the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria gives people the freedom expression and the right to hold and impart information,Also Section 35(1) of the Constitution guarantees right to personal liberty and forbids unlawful detention
  • Source
    http://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/211052-nigerian-blogger-detained-for-five-days.html
Location

Katsina 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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