Nigeria’s award winning musician, Tuface Idibia, has denied being arrested and detained by the Department of State Services (DSS) over his earlier planned anti-government’s protests in Lagos and Abuja, tagged #iStandWithNigeria.
In his tweet on Monday, he expressed gratitude to those who have shown concern over his purported arrest.
“Thanks for the concern, guys. I am fine and free.”
“Reports about DSS arrest are not true. We are still compiling responses for the leadership.”
“State your opinion on the social media with the #IStandWithNigeria. Peace! One luv always!!!,” he tweeted.
A protest which was initiated by the hip-hop artiste for Monday was cancelled on Sunday.
The cancellation did not stop other groups from carrying on with the protest.
The musician cancelled the protest on Sunday, citing “security concerns and public safety consideration.”
However, some groups vowed to go ahead with the protest in spite of the cancellation by its initiator.
Some citizens took to their twitter handles, reporting situation at the venues of the protest, with #IStandWithNigeria playing prominent role in Abuja.
According to the tweet of Ms Maureen Kabrik @Mkabrik, “We are at the Unity Fountain right now, getting ready for our protest #IStandWithNigeria #OneVoiceNigeria.
The tweet displayed a long banner held by two men with the inscription “#StandwithNigeria” #OneVoiceNigeria”
BennyCapricorn @BennyCapricorn also said “Strong Woman @AishaYesufu, God bless you always!!! Live @ the Unity Fountain. #iStandWithNigeria.”
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