A Kaduna-based activist, Mahdi Shehu, has been arrested over allegations of sharing a misleading video capable of causing national unrest.
The activist was apprehended by the Department of State Services (DSS), Zagazola Makama, a Lake Chad Basin counterterrorism and insurgency expert disclosed on Monday.
The video, which led to the arrest of the political commentator over the weekend gained traction on social media.
“The video in question involved the sharing of outdated footage, falsely suggesting that the Nigerian government intended to establish a French military base in the North-West.
“Authorities have reportedly issued directives for Shehu’s arraignment while ensuring that his rights are upheld during his detention,” Makama said.
Additionally, it has been noted that Shehu previously faced legal issues, including an arrest for attempted extortion, as explained by former Attorney-General Abubakar Malami.
Meanwhile, Shehu’s lawyer, according to the security expert, has argued that his client’s arrest was politically motivated
