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The Katsina State Police Command has confirmed the arrest and detention of security analyst and public affairs commentator, Usman Kurfi, following a petition filed by the Katsina State Government over allegations he made during a television interview.

The State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abubakar Sadiq, told The PUNCH in Katsina on Wednesday that the arrest was based on a formal complaint submitted through the office of the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Nasir Mu’azu.

According to the police spokesperson, the petition stemmed from allegations made by Kurfi accusing the Katsina State Government of sponsoring bandits to participate in a pilgrimage, a claim the government had previously denied.

“Yes, we arrested him following a formal complaint by the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Nasir Mu’azu, over his allegations that the state government sponsored bandits for pilgrimage,” Sadiq said.

He added that the police acted on the complaint received and concluded their preliminary investigation before initiating legal proceedings.

“We arrested him yesterday, and today we charged him to court,” the police spokesperson said.

Sadiq further explained, “He was detained based on a petition written by the state government through the office of the Commissioner for Internal Security. The petition was based on his TV interview and the accusations he made.”

Although the police did not immediately disclose the specific charges filed against the analyst, the command maintained that the matter had been transferred to the court for determination.

Efforts to obtain comments from Kurfi, his legal representatives, and the Katsina State Government were unsuccessful as of the time of filing this report.

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There is nothing like freedom of speech in Nigeria.

If you talk anyhow you will see anyhow

He's Hausa that's why 🙁

They weren't supposed to 'talk' bad against the Fulani no matter what 😔

Same fate awaits the next tribe in line to be subjugated 🙄

The issue is that the Sultan of Sokoto needs to clarify what is happening in Nigeria today. He is the head of all Muslims in Nigeria. We have not seen other religions engaging in terrorism. They spoke out when some Fulanis were captured with guns in Edo state. We now need more explanation from him.

trying to silent the truth. make tsawa fire this government

I heard that Peter obi told ipob people to start kidnapping students. so that they will tell federal government to release nnamdi kanu before they release the students

The powers above doesn't want the banditry to end

Sultan was saying they are not Muslims. Bunch of liars and deceivers.

No bandit is being arrested. Nigerians connect the dots. We are ready for prison. If tbe truth is going to put us in jail so be it.

SeeWahala:
He's Hausa that's why 🙁

They weren't supposed to 'talk' bad against the Fulani no matter what 😔

Same fate awaits the next tribe in line to be subjugated 🙄

How do you know he's Hausa?

Godfullsam:
There is nothing like freedom of speech in Nigeria.

If you talk anyhow you will see anyhow

Freedom of speech doesn't mean that you can lie and say false things.
Especially when the lie can affect public safety.
Go and read up on what freedom of speech is.

olyrayy:
How do you know he's Hausa?

Why not just simply take a wild EDUCATED guess 🤗

Look at what Nigeria as degenerated to, only Bandit can insult these present dispensation and security agencies wont be swamping around like ant wey see sugat

the allegtion or accusation was it not True, is it a LIE, were terrorist not among thd pilgrims the state sent to hajj, where they not apprehended,

So lets even assume the governor wanted to witch hunt the whistle blower should the police be a tool should judiciary be an accomplice ..lets wait n see

Arresting him for telling the truth?

Sonofgod1990:
I heard that Peter obi told ipob people to start kidnapping students. so that they will tell federal government to release nnamdi kanu before they release the students

I hope you guys are not planning something to robe on Obi. People have to watch out and don't wave this aside

Hmmmmm. Na wa o. Let’s see if he has proof sha

Who else have noticed seyi Tinubu is not active like his before Waka Waka ,
Fear dear🤣🤣

That is APC government for you.

Omoawoke:
Arresting him for telling the truth?

The bandits are known faces, so how did they get the clearance to travel out?
The arrested bandits may be treated Better than this senior citizen that is a whistle blower.

Godfullsam:
There is nothing like freedom of speech in Nigeria.

If you talk anyhow you will see anyhow

since it's not against obi then it's cool, if it's against obi now u will condemn it

Oya let him go n prove it in court

YesDaddyTill203:
Freedom of speech doesn't mean that you can lie and say false things.
Especially when the lie can affect public safety.
Go and read up on what freedom of speech is.

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But bandit leaders were arrested on their way back from the same hajj in the same state

Naustine:
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But bandit leaders were arrested on their way back from the same hajj in the same state

Does that mean that the govt paid their way to Hajj?

YesDaddyTill203:
Does that mean that the govt paid their way to Hajj?

Yes the government paid like 60% of the expenses

Freedom of speech
Must come with real proves

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Katsina State is the headquarters of banditry in Nigeria, and the governor is well known for supporting negotiations and the so-called peace talks with bandits. The state is known to pay heavy ransoms to bandits. I would not be surprised if he sponsored their trips to hajj.

The last batch of bandit kingpins that returned from hajj were arrested. The governor must do all he can to dissociate himself from those bandits. Governor by day; bandits financier by night.

YesDaddyTill203:
Freedom of speech doesn't mean that you can lie and say false things.
Especially when the lie can affect public safety.
Go and read up on what freedom of speech is.

Pls member MAN....State Chapter
Why not help by printing this freedom of speech .....
Is it a lie, prove it, that's all
Once it makes sense, its a lie

Dreal1247:
The issue is that the Sultan of Sokoto needs to clarify what is happening in Nigeria today. He is the head of all Muslims in Nigeria. We have not seen other religions engaging in terrorism. They spoke out when some Fulanis were captured with guns in Edo state. We now need more explanation from him.

Great post. God bless you

This is quite commendable, now go after the bandits and the likes ravaging Katsina too.