Nigerian TikToker Junaidu Abdullahi (Abusalma) Remanded in Prison Custody Over Viral VideoIn a startling development, popular Nigerian TikToker Junaidu Abdullahi, known as Abusalma, has been remanded in prison custody following the release of a viral video in which he called for mass protests against the ongoing hardship in the country.
According to reports from Daily Nigerian, Abusalma was apprehended by security agents on Wednesday and subsequently transferred to Abuja. His family reported that he left home abruptly that morning after receiving an urgent phone call around 8:30 AM, leaving without having breakfast. That was the last time his family saw him.
His relative, Mustapha Hamza, confirmed the situation, stating that the family initially reported Abusalma as missing to the police. The police acted swiftly, issuing a radio call for a missing person. However, it was not until Friday evening around 5:30 PM that Hamza received a call informing him that Junaidu was being held at Kurmawa prison in Kano. The caller further revealed that Court 38 on Zungeru Road, Kano, had ordered his remand and adjourned the case for three weeks.
The arrest of Abusalma has sparked a wave of concern among his followers and the broader public, raising questions about freedom of expression and the state of civil liberties in Nigeria. Abusalma’s call for protests reflected the growing frustration among many Nigerians over economic challenges and social issues.
As the situation unfolds, it remains to be seen how the legal proceedings will develop and what the broader implications will be for social media activism in Nigeria. Abusalma’s case is a poignant reminder of the delicate balance between expressing dissent and the potential repercussions from authorities.