A Kano Magistrate Court has remanded Mukhtar Dahiru, a staff of Radio Nigeria’s Pyramid FM, over allegations of criminal conspiracy, defamation, and insult against Anas Abba Dala, a special assistant to former Kano State Governor Abdullahi Ganduje.<\/p>\n
Dala initiated the legal action, stating that Dahiru used his social media platform to accuse him of adultery, abandoning his 85-year-old mother, and impregnating a woman.<\/p>\n
Dahiru allegedly also insulted Vice President Kashim Shettima and made false claims about Dala’s literacy and religious knowledge.<\/p>\n
Dala clarified that the lawsuit was a personal matter, not initiated by the Kano State government, and aimed to reclaim his integrity and image.<\/p>\n
According to Dala, Dahiru’s Facebook platform, ‘MD,’ was used to intimidate the public, and he was arrested after attempting to escape.<\/p>\n
The police investigated the matter and referred it to court, where Dahiru faced charges but was granted bail upon his lawyer’s request.<\/p>\n
Dala emphasized that the case was a private legal matter, not a government-led crackdown on journalists.<\/p>\n
The incident highlights concerns about social media misuse and defamation, as well as the importance of accountability for online content.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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