The Nigeria Police Arrest 34 Year Old Tik Toker Arrested For Instigating Violence
By Oluwakemi Kindness
The Nigeria police has arrested a 34-year-old TikToker, Suleiman Yakubu, resident of Jos North, for instigating violence.
His arrest follows a recent viral video on TikTok, where an individual incited violence against state critical infrastructures, law enforcement agencies, and private individuals in Plateau State, in connection with the planned nationwide protest.
Parading the suspect in Abuja on Tuesday, the Force Public Relations officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said after the TikTok account was identified as “Dan_Mallam68,”, he was traced and arrested.
“As you are all aware, a video recently went viral on TikTok, where an individual incited violence against state critical infrastructures, law enforcement agencies, and private individuals in Plateau State, in connection with the planned nationwide protest.”
“Upon receiving this information, the Nigeria Police Force in Plateau State, with support from relevant stakeholders, traced the suspect’s location to Ahmadu Bello Way. On 28th July 2024, Suleiman Yakubu, a 34-year-old resident of Jos North, was successfully apprehended.”
Adejobi, said during interrogation, Yakubu confessed to being the individual in the viral video but has not been able to explain his motivation for such statements with severe criminal implications.
He is currently in police custody as investigations continue into the matter.
“In light of the planned nationwide protest, we have received credible intelligence indicating that certain individuals are planning to infiltrate the protest and cause chaos. It is crucial for the leaders and organizers of the protest to interface with the police, providing us with vital information such as contact details for ease of communication, locations, routes, and schedules. This collaboration will enable us to deploy our personnel effectively, ensuring the safety and security of all participants and the general public.”
According to the Force Public Relations officer, the police remain committed to maintaining peace and order and urged everyone to exercise their right to protest responsibly and within the bounds of the law.
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