The Borno State Police Command has taken into custody a chieftain of New Nigeria Peoples Get together, NNPP, Atom Magira, over alleged criticism in opposition to Governor Babagana Zulum.
Mr Magira’s Private Assistant, Mohammed Yahaya, disclosed that Mr Magira was whisked away by the operatives of the command Sunday night time.
Mr Magira, a former All progressives Congress, APC, gubernatorial aspirant in 2019 elections, is a foremost opposition voice within the state.
He has been very vocal in opposition to among the insurance policies of Governor Babagana Zulum.
Insiders informed our correspondent that Mr Magira was detained over a billboard sponsored by the supporters of “YES TO MERGER”, calling for a merger of all of the political events within the state.
The billboard with “Say Sure To Merger” inscription carrying the image of Mr Magira was later destroyed by unknown individuals.
“It’s on the orders of the state authorities, they don’t need a critical opposition within the state.
“Whoever will try this might be crippled, that’s the norm since 1999 however Magira has remained constant to supply a reputable and constructive opposition in Borno State,” a supply stated
“Magira remains to be in detention as of Monday morning however isn’t clear whether or not he might be charged to courtroom,” one other supply who doesn’t wish to be named informed this reporter.
ASP Nahum Kenneth Daso, the command’s Public Relations Officer, was not accessible for remark.
