Five men have been arrested and arraigned in Maiduguri for allegedly printing and wearing T-shirts bearing the inscription “Tinubu Must Go.”
According to a First Information Report (FIR) issued by the Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Benue State Police Command, and verified through court officials, the suspects are Baba Aji Gremami (44), Mustapha Abba Yemen (28), Abbacha Mohammed Ali (32), Adam Umar Gubio (21), and Abdulhamid Mohammed (21)
The document, dated September 29, 2026, stated that the incident occurred on September 25 at around 11:00 a.m. around the West End Roundabout community in the Borno State capital.
The police charged the defendants with criminal conspiracy, inciting disturbance, disturbance of public peace, and thuggery—offences the prosecution argues run contrary to Sections 60, 78, 79, and 392 of the Borno State Penal Code.
When the case was brought before the Chief Magistrate Court I in Maiduguri, all five defendants pleaded not guilty. Their legal counsel subsequently moved a bail application.
The presiding judge adjourned the matter to October 6, 2026, for a ruling on bail, while the substantive trial has been slated for October 26, 2026.
The arrest and prosecution of the five men for wearing politically themed T-shirts has sparked widespread outrage, drawing severe condemnation from social media commentators and human rights giant Amnesty International.
The police action has fueled allegations from critics accusing a prominent state politician of orchestrating the detentions to stifle political opposition—claims that this publication has not been able to independently verify.
Olamilekan Adigun is a graduate of Mass Communication with years of experience in journalism embedded in uncovering human interest stories. He also prioritises accuracy and factual reportage of issues.
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