Insult on Prophet Muhammad: Group raises alarm over alleged maltreatment of Mubarak in police custody
Humanist Association of Nigeria, HAN, has cried out over alleged police maltreatment of its President, Mubarak Bala in Kano.
The group claimed that while the police authorities in Kano have
confirmed that Bala is in their custody, they have not granted him
access to a lawyer but have held incommunicado.
The police arrested Mubarak in Kaduna three days ago following a complaint that he insulted prophet Muhammad.
DAILY POST reported that
Bala was picked up by security operatives in Kaduna.
Bala was detained in Kaduna for a night before being transferred to Kano two days ago.
“Since taken to Kano, the police authorities have not allowed him to
see his lawyer. The police authorities have been blocking efforts to
understand the details of the complaint. This is in breach of Mubarak’s
human rights,” a statement signed by Leo Igwe, Chairman, HAN Board of
Trustees, and made available to DAILY POST on Friday said.
“There are reports that Mubarak is being beaten and tortured while in
detention. There are also concerns over the state of his health,
especially with the outbreak of a strange disease and the coronavirus in
Kano.
“In the last 48 hours, there has been no independent confirmation
that Mubarak is alive and well, there is no confirmation that he is not
being maltreated and that his rights are not being violated. Given the
nature of the allegation, there are serious concerns over Mubarak’s
health.
“According to family sources, Mubarak is hypertensive. Many people
are worried that Mubarak could be killed while in detention given the
several death threats that he has received.
“Please kindly help draw the attention of the Nigerian authorities to
the case of Mubarak. Ask the police authorities to grant Mubarak access
to his lawyer today.
“Urge the police to charge him in court formally or release him unconditionally.”
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