- A 38-year-old man arrested in Suleja shouting “no water, no light” during Governor Bago’s visit.
- The incident happened during the governor’s Eid-el-Fitr visit to the Emir of Suleja.
- Police said the suspect attempted to disrupt government activities.
- He has been granted bail while investigations continue.
A 38-year-old man arrested in Suleja, Hamisu Abdullahi, has sparked public attention after he was detained for shouting “no water, no light” during the visit of Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago to the Emir of Suleja following Eid-el-Fitr prayers.
The Niger State Police Command confirmed that Hamisu Abdullahi was taken into custody after the incident, which reportedly occurred during the governor’s Sallah visit to the emir’s palace in Suleja.
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According to the police, the man allegedly attempted to disrupt official activities while the governor was visiting the Emir of Suleja shortly after the Eid-el-Fitr prayers.
The spokesperson of the command, SP Wasiu Abiodun, explained that the suspect was later transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Minna for further investigation.
“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,” Abiodun said.
He added that the suspect has since been released.
“However, he was later granted bail while the investigation continues,” he stated.
Hamisu Abdullahi, who works as an electrician and is a father of four, reportedly lives in Unguwan Bayi area of Suleja.
Reports indicate that he shouted the phrase “no water, no light” at the emir’s palace during the governor’s visit, a statement many believe was meant to express frustration over the lack of basic amenities in the area.
His brother, Haruna Abdullahi, confirmed that Hamisu spent several days in detention before being released.
“He was released on bail on Tuesday evening after spending five days in detention,” Haruna said.
There were also claims circulating that the arrest may have been carried out on the orders of the governor, although this has not been officially confirmed.
When contacted for clarification, the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Bago, Bologi Ibrahim, said he had no information about the incident.
The case has since generated discussions among Nigerians online, with many debating whether citizens should face arrest for publicly expressing frustration over issues such as electricity and water supply during visits by government officials.
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