A 38-year-old man, Hamisu Abdullahi, was arrested after shouting “no water, no light” during Niger State Governor Mohammed Umar Bago’s visit to the Emir of Suleja following Eid-el-Fitr prayers on Friday.
The Niger State Police Command said Abdullahi was taken into custody for allegedly attempting to disrupt government activities during the governor’s Sallah visit.
State police spokesperson SP Wasiu Abiodun told Daily Trust that Abdullahi was transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Minna. He said, “Hamisu Abdullahi of Suleja was arrested on March 20, 2026, for suspected thuggery and for attempting to disrupt government activities during the Sallah visit. He was later granted bail while investigations continue.”
Abdullahi’s brother, Haruna, confirmed that he was released on bail on Tuesday evening after spending five days in detention.
An electrician and father of four, Abdullahi resides in Unguwan Bayi, Suleja. Reports indicate he was arrested after raising the protest slogan at the emir’s palace during the governor’s visit.
There were claims that the arrest was carried out on the orders of Governor Bago, though this could not be independently verified. When contacted, the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, said he was not aware of the incident.
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