Sokoto Police Deny Secret Arrest, Say Woman Held for ‘Inciting Unrest’

The Police Command in Sokoto has explained why it arrested a woman identified as Hamdiyya Sidi, an alleged critic of government at Sabon Birnin Daji in Wurno Local Government Area of the State

 

Spokesperson for the Sokoto Police Command, ASP Ahmad Rufai gave the explanation while dismissing claims that that the woman was arrested and arraigned secretly for criticising rising killings in the state in a statement on Friday on some social media platforms.

 

Rufai described as “false and misleading information” allegation that the police had secretly apprehended and charged a woman who spoke out against violence in the state, purportedly to embarrass the Governor.

 

“The story is entirely unfounded. For clarity, Marafa Yakubu, the Village Head of Sabon Birnin Daji in Wurno Local Government Area, reported a case on Sunday involving a woman inciting unrest within the community,” he said.

 

Rufai explained that the woman, identified as Hamdiyya Sidi, allegedly introduced herself to the village as a member of a charitable organisation intending to support women and youth.

 

“However, instead of distributing relief items, she reportedly incited the residents against the government.

 

“Recognising the potential disturbance, the village head alerted community guards, who subsequently apprehended the woman and handed her over to the police,” he noted.

 

Rufai added that Sidi confessed during the investigation and was formally charged within 24 hours for inciting public disturbance, an offense under Nigerian law.

 

“As such, the Commissioner of Police has urged the citizens to verify information before sharing it publicly, warning that inaccurate reports could harm community peace.

 

“Moreover, the Command remains committed to upholding citizens’ rights while fulfilling its constitutional duties,” Rufai said.

 

 

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