Security personnel, believed to be from the Department of State Services (DSS), have arrested activist Mahdi Shehu. Daily Trust gathered that Mahdi was picked up by plainclothes security operatives at his clinic in Unguwar Dosa around 11:00 a.m.
There has been no official statement from security agencies regarding the arrest of the Kaduna-based activist and political commentator. However, Buhari Mahdi, the activist’s son, stated that they had not been able to establish contact with his father.
“We don’t know if it was an arrest or an invitation. But they (DSS) picked him up at his clinic in Unguwar Dosa, Kaduna, around 11:00 a.m.,” he said, declining to provide further details.
Our correspondent reports that in December 2024, the activist was arrested and charged in court for sharing a misleading video on his social media handle. The Kaduna State High Court later granted him bail on January 9, 2025, setting the amount at ₦3 million and requiring two prominent clerics as sureties.
The development comes a few days after he broke his silence on his current travail. In a series of tweets at the weekend, Shehu appreciated his supporters for their concern, support, and prayers.
