From Premium Times Nigeria · Yakubu Mohammed · · 2m
Kaduna police DPO detains journalist over N100 dispute
Kaduna police detain female journalist and parents after N100 charcoal sale dispute.
In brief
Kaduna police detain female journalist and parents after N100 charcoal sale dispute. Kaduna police detained Farida Isiak, a 23-year-old journalist, and her parents following a N100 dispute over charcoal sales with a neighbour. Originally reported by Premium Times Nigeria.
Kaduna police DPO detains journalist
Usman Adamu, the divisional police officer (DPO) of Mararaban Jos in Kaduna State, detained Farida Isiak, a 23-year-old journalist with Nagarta Radio in Kaduna.
Parents detained over N100 dispute
Farida’s parents were detained after a dispute between her mother and a neighbour over N400 charcoal sale.
N100 balance dispute
The neighbour claimed N200 in change after the mother gave N100 balance to a girl who returned with money.
Neighbour escalates conflict
The neighbour insulted the mother and called her sister, who came from another area.
Forced entry attempt
Witnesses said the two women tried to force their way into the journalist’s mother’s house.
Hot water threat
The mother threatened to pour hot water on them, prompting the women to flee.
Police arrest mother
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The women returned with police officers who arrested the journalist’s mother.
Journalist learns of arrest
Ms Farida learnt of her mother’s arrest while at work and took to Facebook to criticise the police.
Father contacts police
Her father, who had travelled to Zaria, contacted her to say police wanted her to report to the station and delete the post.
Parents detained to secure release
The father went to the police station to secure his wife’s release but was also detained.
Journalist detained despite post deletion
She deleted the Facebook post but was still detained by police who threatened legal action.
DPO refuses phone contact
When contacted for comment, Mr Adamu cut the call, saying a journalist could not speak to him over the phone.
Current status
As of press time, Farida remains in police custody without release.
What happens next
The journalist’s legal team will likely challenge the detention in court to secure her release.
What matters most
Kaduna police detained Farida Isiak, a 23-year-old journalist, and her parents following a N100 dispute over charcoal sales with a neighbour.
