The police in the
federal capital territory (FCT) have arrested Ahmad Isah, a human rights
activist and broadcast journalist, for slapping a woman who allegedly assaulted
a child.
Isah, popularly called ”ordinary president”, hosts a
long-running radio and television programme known as ”Brekete Family”.
He came under public scrutiny after he was seen in a BBC Africa Eye documentary slapping
a lady who was accused of setting her brother’s daughter on fire over an
allegation that she is a witch.
The video sparked public debate on and off social media. While many condemned the act, others expressed their solidarity with him.
Isah has since apologised for
his action.
Speaking with LEADERSHIP on Monday, the Brekete Family host
said he was arrested by the police over the incident.
“I have been at the police station since morning,” he told
the newspaper.
“I have been arrested
by the police over the same matter.”
Confirming his arrest by the police in a Twitter post, the
organisation said: “Ordinary President, Founder and CEO of Brekete Radio and TV
program honoured an invitation to the FCT Police Command this morning.
“We want the public to know that we are yet to see or reach
him.”
Ordinary President, Founder and CEO of Brekete Radio and TV program honoured an invitation to the FCT Police Command this morning.
— Ordinary Ahmad Isah (@breketeConnect) May 24, 2021
We want the public to know that we are yet to see or reach him.
Thank you for sharing and retweeting.
However, he was later released. No details were given on what transpired while he was with the police.
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— Ordinary Ahmad Isah (@breketeConnect) May 24, 2021
We have left the FCT command.
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