Police Arrest Five Over Alleged Public Disturbance In Borno
Police said officers seized suspected hemp, D5 tablets and shirts during a patrol, and the case was filed in court after preliminary investigation.
- On September 25, 2026, the Borno State Command arrested five suspects near the West End Roundabout in Maiduguri over allegations of inciting disturbance, breach of public peace, thuggery, and possession of drug substances.
- Amid viral reports claiming the men were detained for wearing T-shirts bearing "Tinubu Must Go," the Command clarified on Wednesday that the arrests stemmed from conduct capable of disrupting public peace.
- Officers recovered 15 wraps of suspected Indian hemp, 100 tablets of D5, a shisha pot, and a pair of scissors, Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Nahum Kenneth Daso, disclosed.
- Following preliminary investigation, the Command charged the matter before a competent court to allow judicial authorities to consider the facts and evidence in accordance with due process.
- Nigeria Police Force stated it is a professional and non-partisan institution that does not discriminate based on political affiliation or viewpoint while upholding fundamental human rights.
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‘Tinubu Must Go’ T-shirts: Police explain arrest, prosecution of five Borno men
The Borno State Police Command has explained the circumstances surrounding the arrest and prosecution of five men amid claims that they were detained for wearing T-shirts bearing the inscription, “Tinubu Must Go.” The Command said the political message on the shirts was not the reason for the arrests, stating that the suspects were picked up […] ‘Tinubu Must Go’ T-shirts: Police explain arrest, prosecution of five Borno men
Police Arrest Five Over Alleged Public Disturbance In Borno
The Borno State Police Command has explained the circumstances surrounding the arrest and subsequent prosecution of five suspects in Maiduguri over allegations of inciting disturbance, breach of public peace, thuggery, and possession of drug substances.
‘Tinubu Must Go’ T-shirts: Police explain arrest, prosecution of five Borno men - NewsTmes.com.ng
The Borno State Police Command has explained the circumstances surrounding the arrest and prosecution of five men amid claims that they were detained for wearing T-shirts bearing the inscription, “Tinubu Must Go.” The Command said the political message on the shirts was not the reason for the arrests, stating that the suspects were picked up …
“Tinubu Must Go” T-shirts: Suspects arrested for alleged thuggery, drug possession - Newsy People
The Borno State Police Command has clarified that five suspects arrested in Maiduguri were not prosecuted for wearing “Tinubu Must Go,” T-shirts. The spokesperson for the command, ASP Nahum Kenneth Daso, made the clarification in a statement issued on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 following public reactions to the arrest and prosecution of the suspects. […]
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