Detained Twitter influencer, Chude Nnamdi has regained his freedom nearly a week after he was arrested and detained by the police.
Chude, who is a staunch supporter of Labour Party (LP) candidate, Peter Obi, confirmed his own release via a tweet on Friday evening.
The Herald had reported that the police arrested the Twitter influencer in Onitsha, Anambra on Saturday, March 18.
He was subsequently transported to Abuja, and the police said he was being investigated for cyberstalking.
On his release, Chude thanked Obi; presidential candidate of African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore; former Chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), Dr Sam Amadi; former Education Miinister, Oby Ezekwesili; former Minister, Frank Nweke II; a chieftain of Labour Party, Valentine Ozigbo; and other Nigerians for their solidarity.
Dear Nigerians ,
I thank you all for your love, kindness and solidarity while I was held in detention. I am most humbled and honoured for your relentless demand for my release. Special thanks to @PeterObi, @SamAmadi, @valentineozigbo, @obyezeks, @FrankNwekeII pic.twitter.com/FrlPklT8Di
— Chudé (@chude__) March 24, 2023
Big thanks to great personalities who made concerted efforts to get me released. @AishaYesufu @YeleSowore @YarKafanchan @YunusaTanko. The list is too long. I appreciate you all.
— Chudé (@chude__) March 24, 2023
He also thanked notable journalists, Rufai Oseni and David Hundeyin for their support.
On his arrest and detention, Chude said, “It is important to state clearly that the voices of young people cannot be silenced. We will continue to demand for a better deal in our country. We will contain to clamour for good governance and strong institutions.
“For the records, my experience from arrest to detention was unpalatable, unpleasant and unjust. I was hounded into the boot of waiting car with cuffs. I was accused by the security agents in Anambra of planning to stage a protest and overthrow the government.
“I was accused of calling out the police. Apparently, they didn’t understand that I was just adding my voice like every other young person out there who are desirous of a better society.
“On getting to Awkuzu Sars from my point of arrest, I was manhandled, ruffled and treated like a common criminal. Shout out to the OC Awkuzu Sars who cautioned them to stop the act. He’s a fine officer.
“The Cybercrime unit of Interpol were just too good. They represent the finest versions of the Nigerian Police. I hope other units of the Nigerian Police can emulate them. They also parade the smartest and most brilliant sets of the Nigerian police.
“Going forward, it is important to state that the Nigerian Police needs to be insulated from political interference. As critical enablers of societal progress and development, the institution is in need of Independence from the machinations of political actors.”