Blogger and journalist Musa Babale Azare allegedly abducted by suspected agents of Bauchi Governor for 'cyber-stalking'

According to the Chairman of Nigerian Human Rights Commission, who broke the news, a popular blogger, social media commentator and journalist Musa Balabe Azare was allegedly arrested on the order of the Bauchi State Governor, Abubakar Mohammed on suspicion of cyber stalking.

In a series of tweets posted yesterday August 20th, the Chairman said Mr Azare was abducted from his home in Abuja for criticizing the Governor days after he led a campaign for the release of some party officials, Shuabu Raham and Harsanu, who were arrested on the order of the Governor.

His arrest came days after another popular blogger, Abubakar Sidiq Usman was arrested by the EFCC for allegedly cyber stalking the agency and its staff.