A 38-year-old man, Hamisu Abdullahi, has been apprehended for shouting “no water, no light” during the Governor of Niger State, Mohammed Umaru Bago’s visit to the Emir of Suleja after Eid-el-Fitr prayers on Friday.
According to the Niger State Police Command, Abdullahi was arrested for attempting to disrupt government activities during the governor’s Sallah visit.
The police spokesperson in the state, SP Wasiu Abiodun, told Daily Trust that Abdullahi was transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Minna.
He said, “One Hamisu Abdullahi, 38, of Suleja, was arrested and transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Minna, on March 20, 2026, for suspected thuggery and attempting to disrupt government activities during the Sallah visit.
“However, he was later granted bail while the investigation continues.”
The suspect’s brother, Haruna Abdullahi, confirmed that he was released on bail on Tuesday evening after spending five days in detention.
Hamisu, an electrician and father of four who resides in Unguwan Bayi, Suleja, was reportedly arrested after shouting the phrase at the emir’s palace during the governor’s visit.
There were claims that the arrest was carried out on the orders of the governor, though this could not be independently verified.
When the aforementioned publication contacted the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Bologi Ibrahim, he said he was not aware of the incident.
