Protest Over Cleric’s Arrest Escalates | Nigeria News

In Sokoto, a protest erupted demanding the release of cleric Mai Barewa, who was re-arrested after a court order—facing serious charges including threats to kill two Islamic scholars caught on video. Tensions flared as demonstrators clashed with security, leading to 20 arrests. Police intervened to restore order and urged citizens to use legal channels for grievances, confirming calm has returned but vigilance remains high. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/520f955353957a62