Family claims police assaulted and secretly moved Taraba SEMA critic
The family of Abdulmumin Imam alleges that officers from the Taraba State Police Command assaulted and secretly transferred him after his arrest in Abuja. According to his brother, Imam Adam, the arrest was linked to a cyberbullying complaint following a social media post about the Taraba State Emergency Management Agency. The police deny any wrongdoing, stating that the arrest was part of an ongoing investigation. The family is demanding justice and access to their relative.
What happened
- Abdulmumin Imam was reportedly arrested in Abuja by a police sergeant from Taraba State over a cyberbullying complaint.
- His brother, Imam Adam, claims he was assaulted and secretly transferred to an unknown location after being detained.
- The police say the arrest followed several petitions and that previous invitations for questioning were not honoured.
- Taraba State Commissioner of Police, Morkwap Dongshal, confirmed Imam was taken to Taraba and promised a fair hearing.
- The police deny any assault or abduction, emphasizing their commitment to professionalism and citizens’ rights.
