Unconfirmed reports say that men of the Nigerian Army have invaded the home of ex-Niger Delta militant leader, Mujahid Asari-Dokubo in Rivers State.
A former Aviation Minister, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, took to Twitter handle on Monday to make the announcement.
He tweeted, “I have been informed that over 200 soldiers have laid siege on the home of Asari Dokubo in Rivers state and they are set to arrest him. Why is the Buhari regime so jittery? Let it be clearly understood by all: Asari Dokubo must not be subjected to injustice and he must not die!”
See tweet:
I have been informed that over 200 soldiers have laid siege on the home of Asari Dokubo in Rivers state and they are set to arrest him. Why is the Buhari regime so jittery? Let it be clearly understood by all: Asari Dokubo must not be subjected to injustice and he must not die!
— Femi Fani-Kayode (@realFFK) March 11, 2019
The Herald could not independently verify the ex-minister’s claim.
However, some Nigerians took to social media to react to the alleged invasion of Asari-Dokubo’s home.
Read reactions:
BREAKING
Asari Dokubo's home was this morning, invaded by Nigerian Army and the former freedom fighter arrested.#NigeriaDecides2019 #RiversDecides2019 pic.twitter.com/dd1ynUhNae
— Port Harcourt People (@AskPHPeople) March 11, 2019
FFK, from supporting Nnamdi Kanu to Asari Dokubo & anything ant- govt. Soon U will start galvanizing support for Boko Haram against the state
— Abu Muhammad Al-Najiri (@Muhamma02667155) March 11, 2019
Just heard that the home of Asari Dokubo is currently under attack by men in Uniform.
Can anyone confirm?
— Uncle Mark™ (@iamUncleMark) March 11, 2019
COAS Tukur Buratai, haven't you heard that the home of Asari Dokubo has been invaded by "Soldiers" that you will later calk thugs?
— Lere Olayinka – Aresa 1 (@OlayinkaLere) March 11, 2019
First Ateke Tom, now Asari Dokubo…by the time these people start and this country is grounded economically, we would know that Boko Haram is mere two fighting.
— Kome Ovo (@ovoFlaminghot3) March 11, 2019
Niger Delta Militants won’t be pleased to hear that Asari Dokubo is being held captive by @HQNigerianArmy soldiers. We want peace in the south south…we use God take beg una
— Wolf Of Warri #TeamNeoBBNaija (@FegurGreen) March 11, 2019
If they arrest Asari Dokubo, I swear to God nothing will happen. There must be a reason for his arrest. Note that he has his money to hire 20 SANS too? Let justice prevail. People are dying because of all this political thugs, its unfair. Let dem all be caged
— Prince 🤴🤴🤴Adeyemi (Libra) (@PrinceYemmy15) March 11, 2019