{
  "id": 12606115,
  "title": "Borno: Court Grants Bail to 5 Arrested Over #TinubuMustGo T-Shirts",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/borno-court-grants-bail-to-5-arrested-over-tinubumustgo-t-shirts",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-07T09:06:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/borno-court-grants-bail-to-5-arrested-over-tinubumustgo-t-shirts/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A Magistrate's Court in Maiduguri, Borno State, has granted bail to five individuals arrested for wearing T-shirts featuring the hashtag #TinubuMustGo. The arrests occurred on September 25, sparking discussions about freedom of expression and political tolerance in the state. According to the Borno State Police Command, the suspects were also found with illegal substances and items, including wraps of suspected Indian hemp, tablets of suspected D5, a shisha pot, scissors, and two of the contested T-shirts. Police denied accusations of targeting peaceful protesters and claimed the case was handed over to the judiciary for due process. Governor Babagana Umara Zulum faced accusations of involvement in the arrests, but the state government denied these claims, stating that he only discussed security and public order during a media interview. Barrister Alkali Askira, chairman of the NBA Garki branch, confirmed the defendants' release on bail while cautioning the youth to remain law-abiding. The defendants' families thanked their legal representatives and urged young people in the state to avoid actions that could lead to legal trouble.",
  "summary": "A Magistrate’s Court in Maiduguri, Borno State, has granted bail to five persons who were reportedly arrested over wearing T-shirts with #TinubuMustGo inscription. The suspects, initially arrested on September 25 in Maiduguri, sparked widespread debate regarding freedom of expression and political tolerance in the state. The Borno State Police Command claimed the suspects were found […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}