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The Digest:

The detention of social media critic Abubakar Salim Musa at Keffi Correctional Centre has sparked nationwide outrage. Amnesty International and opposition leaders condemn the move as an attack on free speech

Key Points:
  • Abubakar Salim Musa (@AM_Saleeeem) was arrested on January 11 over criticism of President Tinubu’s government.
  • Amnesty International stated his detention reflects a clampdown on online dissent.
  • Former presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar called for Musa’s immediate release.
  • Atiku warned that the arrest threatens democracy and freedom of expression.
  • Musa was reportedly remanded on what activists call “bogus charges.”
  • Social media users have expressed anger, calling the detention intimidation.
  • Critics say several Nigerians have been harassed for speaking against the government.
When critics are silenced, democracy weakens. This case isn’t just about one detainee; it’s about the space we allow for disagreement in a nation still learning to weather its storms without fear.


Sources: Daily Trust, FIJ