Gov Buni orders release of teenager detained for alleged criticism on social media

The Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, has ordered the immediate release of a 16-year-old boy who was detained by the police for allegedly insulting him on social media.

The boy, who is simply identified as Umar, was arrested by operatives attached to the Yobe State police command on December 11.

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) had earlier on Tuesday demanded the teenager’s unconditional release by the police.

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