- Shehu Mahdi, a political commentator, was remanded by a Kaduna court for allegedly inciting terrorism and spreading false claims online
- Mahdi\u2019s accusations about a French military base in northern Nigeria were debunked by national security officials and fact-checkers
- The court ruled that Mahdi remains in custody until January 14, 2025, as the government stresses the importance of countering misinformation
A Kaduna Chief Magistrate Court has ordered the remand of Shehu Mahdi, a public affairs analyst and political commentator, in a correctional facility.
The decision follows Mahdi’s arrest by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) over allegedly inciting content shared online.
