Police in Kaduna State have released an activist who was arrested over a Facebook post questioning the distribution of fertiliser in the state.
The activist was reportedly taken into custody after publishing a post raising concerns about how fertiliser meant for farmers was being distributed.
The arrest had drawn attention from activists and rights advocates, who questioned the circumstances surrounding the detention and raised concerns about freedom of expression.
The Kaduna State Police Command later released the activist, although details surrounding the conditions of his release were not immediately clear.
The incident has renewed debate over the limits of free expression in Nigeria, particularly when citizens publicly question government policies and the management of public resources.
Social media has increasingly become an important platform for Nigerians to scrutinise government programmes, including agricultural interventions and the distribution of farming inputs.
The development comes amid continued calls for public officials and security agencies to protect citizens’ rights while ensuring that criticism of government policies does not become a reason for unlawful detention.
Further details on the circumstances of the arrest and release are expected as authorities respond to questions surrounding the case.
