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Security personnel reportedly detained Abubakar Jawa, the Yobe State coordinator of the Take-It-Back Movement (TIB), alongside four others on Monday as they gathered in preparation for a protest against the controversial Cybercrime Act.
The demonstration, organized by TIB, aimed to shed light on the perceived dangers of the legislation.
Among those arrested were Mohammed Kayeri Adam, Suleiman A. Gambo, Maimuna Abba, and another individual also identified as Abubakar Jawa.
Though the precise grounds for their detention were not made public, the incident has stirred concern and public discourse within the state.
AFRIPOST however, learned that the arrests occurred as the group was assembling at a pre-arranged venue for the protest.
Responding to inquiries, Yobe police spokesperson Dungus Abdulkarim dismissed claims of any arrest, stating the police were unaware of any TIB members in the state.
He added that law enforcement had been open to collaborating with the group to ensure peaceful protests.
He said, “To our knowledge, no TIB coordinator or member has approached us. We’ve encouraged any such individuals to make themselves known so we can provide security, but so far, no one has come forward. No arrests have been made.”
Meanwhile, in Osun State, DSS invited Olasunkanmi Mary Oluwatosin, the state TIB Organising Secretary, for interrogation regarding the April 7 nationwide protests.
TIB has maintained its stance on going ahead with the protest, which they say is a response to President Bola Tinubu’s authoritarian governance, human rights abuses, and the controversial enforcement of the Cybercrime Act.
The event has been labelled: “Nationwide Protest Against Bad Governance and Suppression of Free Speech.”
A DSS operative named Akin allegedly contacted Oluwatosin via WhatsApp, requesting her presence at the agency’s Osogbo office.
She confirmed being called on Saturday and again on Sunday by unknown numbers summoning her for a “chat” regarding the protest.