Mai Mala Buni, governor of Yobe, says he was not aware that
a 16-year-old was arrested by the police for allegedly insulting him on social
media.
The minor was reportedly arrested on December 11 — it is,
however, not clear what the post was about.
Garba Isa, father of the boy, had pleaded and called on Buni
and the authorities to release his son from detention.
The police were reportedly considering preferring charges against
the boy.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, Mamman Mohammed, media
aide to the governor, said on finding out, he ordered the immediate release of
the teenager.
“This is the price of leadership and we are fully conscious
of it. Therefore, l couldn’t have ordered nor condoned the detention of
anyone,” the statement reads.
“Until someone drew my attention to it, l wasn’t aware of
his arrest and detention, l have now directed his immediate release from
detention.
“It is, however,
important to note that although the Buni administration runs an open
government, contributions and criticisms should be constructive and meaningful.
“Social media users are also reminded to be responsive and
responsible to respect the rights of everyone, political party, religious and
socio-cultural differences most especially as the political campaigns are
ongoing.”
The development comes days after a similar incident
involving Aminu Muhammad, a student of the Federal University Dutse.
Muhammad was arrested for criticising Aisha Buhari, wife of
the president, in a tweet.
He was arraigned in court, remanded in prison, but the
president’s wife later withdrew the case against him.
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