DSS ARRESTS KANO-BASED ACTIVIST ZUBAIR
Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested a prominent Kano-based activist, Zubair Zubair.
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.
As of press time, efforts to reach the DSS and the Police Headquarters for comments have been unsuccessful. The activist community in Kano and beyond has called for Zubair’s immediate release, citing concerns over his safety and the growing crackdown on dissent in the country.
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