Journalist Who Exposed Governor Ganduje’s Alleged “Bribe Video” Flees To UK

A Nigerian journalist, Jaafar Jaafar, who exposed a bribery
video of Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, has fled the
country to the United Kingdom over alleged threats to his life.

Jaafar relocated to the European continent with his family and
may not be returning to the country “until the coast is clear,”
Premium Times was told.

The Daily Nigerian publisher was recently invited by the police
over alleged defamation of the character but he said he would only
return to Nigeria when the government can guarantee his safety.

Daily Nigerian had on April 19 reported that Jaafar, who exposed
a video in 2018 showing Ganduje, stuffing dollars in his pockets,
has fled his Kano and Abuja residences over some death threats he
recently received.

Our correspondent had learnt that Jaafar is presently in hiding
and one of his close associates said some unknown persons had been
on his trail for some time.

“The journalist is no longer staying at home. He is in danger as
some unidentified persons, likely to be hit men, have been trailing
his movements, both at his Abuja and Kano residences,” the source
had said.

It was gathered that the Inspector-General of Police Monitoring
Unit, also in a letter dated April 14, had invited the Daily
Nigerian publisher for questioning, alleging that he was inciting
violence and spreading injurious falsehood.

In a letter signed by ACP A. A. Elleman, the Monitoring Unit,
said that “This office is investigating a case of Criminal
Conspiracy, Defamation, Injurious Falsehood and Inciting Violence
to the IGP in which your name featured.

“In view of the foregoing, you are kindly requested to interview
the undersigned on Monday, April 19, by 10.00am prompt through SP
Usman Garba (Admin Officer) to shed more light on the
allegation.

“Your cooperation in this regard would be highly appreciated,
please.”

On March 22 reported that Jaafar had cried out that the governor
should be held responsible if anything bad happens to him.

Ganduje had in a recent interview with the British Broadcasting
Corporation Hausa, said the government was making plans to deal
with those who released the videos.

In the face of the renewed threats, the journalist wrote a
petition to the Inspector General of Adamu, Mohammed Adamu, through
his counsel, Barrister Abdullahi Gumel.

Speaking through his lawyer, Jaafar had noted that although
Ganduje is a sitting governor and a member of the ruling party, the
IGP would handle the matter professionally, diligently and
speedily.

A Nigerian journalist, Jaafar Jaafar, who exposed a bribery
video of Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, has fled the
country to the United Kingdom over alleged threats to his life.

Jaafar relocated to the European continent with his family and
may not be returning to the country “until the coast is clear,”
Premium Times was told.

The Daily Nigerian publisher was recently invited by the police
over alleged defamation of the character but he said he would only
return to Nigeria when the government can guarantee his safety.

Daily Nigerian had on April 19 reported that Jaafar, who exposed
a video in 2018 showing Ganduje, stuffing dollars in his pockets,
has fled his Kano and Abuja residences over some death threats he
recently received.

Our correspondent had learnt that Jaafar is presently in hiding
and one of his close associates said some unknown persons had been
on his trail for some time.

“The journalist is no longer staying at home. He is in danger as
some unidentified persons, likely to be hit men, have been trailing
his movements, both at his Abuja and Kano residences,” the source
had said.

It was gathered that the Inspector-General of Police Monitoring
Unit, also in a letter dated April 14, had invited the Daily
Nigerian publisher for questioning, alleging that he was inciting
violence and spreading injurious falsehood.

In a letter signed by ACP A. A. Elleman, the Monitoring Unit,
said that “This office is investigating a case of Criminal
Conspiracy, Defamation, Injurious Falsehood and Inciting Violence
to the IGP in which your name featured.

“In view of the foregoing, you are kindly requested to interview
the undersigned on Monday, April 19, by 10.00am prompt through SP
Usman Garba (Admin Officer) to shed more light on the
allegation.

“Your cooperation in this regard would be highly appreciated,
please.”

On March 22 reported that Jaafar had cried out that the governor
should be held responsible if anything bad happens to him.

Ganduje had in a recent interview with the British Broadcasting
Corporation Hausa, said the government was making plans to deal
with those who released the videos.

In the face of the renewed threats, the journalist wrote a
petition to the Inspector General of Adamu, Mohammed Adamu, through
his counsel, Barrister Abdullahi Gumel.

Speaking through his lawyer, Jaafar had noted that although
Ganduje is a sitting governor and a member of the ruling party, the
IGP would handle the matter professionally, diligently and
speedily.