Junaidu Abdullahi, a well-known TikTok creator, who goes by the handle Abusalma, has been arrested and remanded in prison.
His arrest came after he posted a viral video calling for widespread protests against the country’s economic hardship.
TikTok Influencer Arrest
According to reports, security agents detained Abusalma on Wednesday and transported him to Abuja. He was subsequently arraigned in court and remanded in Kano prison.
A relative of Abusalma, Mustapha Hamza, confirmed the situation to Daily Nigerian and revealed that the TikTok personality is currently being held at Kurmawa prison in Kano.
Hamza said: “He left home in a hurry on Wednesday morning after receiving an urgent call around 8:30 a.m.
“He left without even eating breakfast. That was the last time his family saw him.
“We reported the matter to the police station, and they immediately made a radio call, declaring him as a missing person.
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“As we continued searching for his whereabouts, I received a call yesterday (Friday) around 5:30 p.m., with the caller informing me that Junaidu is at Kurmawa prison in Kano.
“He further revealed that Court 38 Zungeru Road, Kano ordered his remand and adjourned the case till after three weeks”.
Tiktok Viral Video
In a recent video, the TikTok creator, Abusalma, suggested that any Islamic cleric who publicly opposes the planned protest should be removed from their position of authority.
However, in a surprising turn of events, Abusalma deleted the video just a couple of days after posting it and issued a public apology to the Islamic clerics.
Moreover, he made a U-turn on his previous stance by urging people to avoid participating in the protest.
Basically, he cited concerns that it could lead to a breakdown in law and order.
This sudden change in stance has sparked curiosity and debate among his followers and the wider public.
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