Friday, November 29, 2024 - Operatives of the Department of State
Services (DSS) have arrested a prominent Kano-based activist, Zubair
Zubair.
Channels TV reports that Zubair, who has been vocal in his criticisms of
the Tinubu-led administration, was reportedly arrested in Kano and transported
to Abuja.
Speaking on the development, Barrister Harun Magashi, Zubair’s lawyer,
revealed that the DSS had transferred his client to the Nigerian Police
Headquarters in Abuja.
“Zubair was arrested yesterday by the DSS in Kano. Initially, he was
held by the DSS, but they handed him over to the police in Abuja” Magashi
explained
When asked about the reason for the arrest, Magashi stated;
“We are yet to confirm the charges against him. However, we suspect it
is connected to his active participation in the End Bad Governance protests and
his outspoken stance against the current administration.”
Another activist and close associate, Nura Muhammad, also confirmed
Zubair’s arrest.
“Zubair has been fearless in his advocacy for the people and has
consistently criticized the policies of the Tinubu administration. His arrest
does not come as a surprise, but it is a clear attack on free speech,” Nura
said.
Zubair is a known member of the Take It Back Movement, an organization
that has been at the forefront of activism and civic engagement in Nigeria.
The DSS is yet to react to this claim.
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