DSS Arrests Mahdi Shehu Over Alleged Fake Viral Video

Kaduna-based activist and political commentator Mahdi Shehu has been detained by the Department of State Services (DSS) due to allegations concerning a misleading video with potential national security ramifications.

The arrest took place over the weekend after the video gained traction on social media, prompting concerns about its sensitive nature.

Sources indicate that Shehu is currently in custody in Kaduna and may face court proceedings shortly.

Although, Zagazola did not independently verify the news of the arrest but sources said that the arrest in question involved the sharing of outdated footage, falsely suggesting that the Nigerian government intended to establish a French military base in the North-West.

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Shehu Mahdi immediately deleted the video but the video had since gone viral on social media.

Authorities have reportedly issued directives for Shehu’s arraignment while ensuring that his rights are upheld during his detention.

Additionally, it has been noted that Shehu previously faced legal issues, including an arrest for attempted extortion, as explained by former Attorney-General Abubakar Malami.

Shehu’s lawyer contended that his client’s arrest was politically motivated, stemming from calls for an investigation into former President Muhammadu Buhari and his associates.

Malami’s firm, however, countered these claims, asserting that Shehu was apprehended for extortion and related offenses.