A 70-year-old man, Lawal Abdullahi Izala; Bahajaje Abu and Hamza Abubakar all of Gafai Quarters in Katsina metropolis have been arrested by the Katsina State Police Command over a viral video on social media allegedly insulting President Muhammadu Buhari and the Katsina State Governor, Aminu Masari.
The spokesman of the state police command, SP Gambo Isah, disclosed the arrest on Thursday and said the attention of the Katsina State police command was drawn to the viral video on social media, showing one Lawal Abdullahi, alias “IZALA” insulting President Buhari and Governor Masari.
He added that, “Consequently, the Commissioner of Police, Katsina state Command, CP Sanusi Buba, ordered for investigation which led to the arrest of the trio.”
He further revealed that in the course of investigation, “the suspects confessed to the commission of the offences.
“To this end, the Command wishes to warn members of the general public that the Police will not fold its arms and watch while disgruntled elements violate the sacred laws of the land,” SP Isah added.
He also stated that the act violates the provisions of Cyber Crime Act, cautioning that offenders will be punished in accordance with the dictates of the law.
