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Dokubo Replies Those Calling for His Arrest for Wielding AK-47, Walking With Armed Entourage, Threat to Fubara
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Dokubo Replies Those Calling for His Arrest for Wielding AK-47, Walking With Armed Entourage, Threat to Fubara

by  Ridwan Adeola 2 min read
  • Former rebel leader, Mujahid Dokubo-Asari, has reacted to calls by some Nigerians for him to be arrested
  • Activists like Deji Adeyanju had called for Dokubo's arrest for threatening Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers state and allegedly being a threat to national security
  • Dokubo replied at the weekend, saying he is not scared of being arrested because even if he is tried, he will eventually regain freedom

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Buguma, Rivers state - Mujahid Dokubo-Asari, an Ijaw activist, has said he will walk out a free man even if authorities arrest him.

The ex-militant spoke in a Facebook Live on Saturday, July 29, monitored by Legit.ng.

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Asari Dokubo, who threatened Governor Fubara, says he is not afraid of being arrested. Photo credits: Cibi Dabo, Sir Siminalayi Fubara
Source: Facebook

Asari Dokubo reveals what will happen if he is arrested

Dokubo, the founder of the defunct Niger Delta People's Volunteer Force (NDPVF), stated that he would not engage in actions with impunity.

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He said:

“Arrest me for what? If you arrest me, you take me to court, and I will walk out free.
“So, let people not think we have power, so we are going to use power to coerce and oppress people for no reason.”

Dokubo displays AK-47 on live program, threatens to kill IPOB members

Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Dokubo displayed an AK-47 rifle while speaking on a Facebook Live on his page.

In the video, which trended on various social media platforms, Dokubo aimed slurs at Igbo people.

Asari Dokubo openly parades 'militants'

Legit.ng also reported that Dokubo unveiled his troops with whom he has seemingly prepared to fight for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

In a viral video, Dokubo vowed to crush anyone who attempted to cause the downfall of Tinubu.

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'Why I threatened Governor Simi Fubara', Asari Dokubo opens up

In another related news, Legit.ng reported that Dokubo said the “language” Rivers state governor, Siminalaye Fubara, used against him was “excessive”, thus his threat.

Dokubo stated that Governor Fubara asked security operatives to attack and possibly kill him, the reason for his open threat to the governor.

He said he had committed no crime to warrant the Rivers governor ordering security agents to go after him.

Source: Legit.ng

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Ridwan Adeola (Current Affairs Editor) Ridwan Adeola Yusuf is a content creator with more than nine years of experience, He is also a Current Affairs Editor at Legit.ng. He holds a Higher National Diploma in Mass Communication from the Polytechnic Ibadan, Oyo State (2014). Ridwan previously worked at Africa Check, contributing to fact-checking research works within the organisation. He is an active member of the Academic Excellence Initiative (AEI). In March 2024, Ridwan completed the full Google News Initiative Lab workshop and his effort was recognised with a Certificate of Completion. Email: ridwan.adeola@corp.legit.ng.

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