{
  "id": 19556814,
  "title": "Zulum: How Police detained me over LG Chairmanship contest",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/zulum-how-police-detained-me-over-lg-chairmanship-contest",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-11T19:39:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/zulum-how-police-detained-me-over-lg-chairmanship-contest/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum recounted his personal ordeal at the hands of the police for declaring his intention to run for the chairmanship of Mafa Local Government Area. Zulum disclosed this incident occurred during his first term as governor. Upon being in Mafa and drawing water, Zulum declared his candidacy and prayed to Allah for the position to drill boreholes. However, some individuals reported that Zulum intended to join NADECO, allegedly inciting public unrest against local government officials. As a result, Zulum was arrested by the police. Governor Zulum emphasized that political struggles can lead to the arrest of individuals, but he has no regret for declaring his candidacy. He addressed the crowd, stating that being a governor involves significant sacrifice, patience, and commitment. He also addressed several criticisms he faced, including those related to the recent protest led by \"Tinubu Must Go\" protesters. Zulum maintained his innocence, stating that he only became aware of the events in the mosque the following morning. He implored for forgiveness and unity, recalling a moment of spiritual reflection at the Kaaba alongside President Bola Tinubu and publicly seeking forgiveness for any wrongdoings. Zulum urged party members who lost their re-election bids to accept it as an act of God and to work towards the success of the APC in the upcoming 2027 general elections. He charged the newly inaugurated members of the campaign council to engage voters personally and emphasized the importance of delivering massive votes for the success of the APC candidates.",
  "summary": "Governor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno State has recounted how he was locked up by the police simply for declaring his intention to run for the chairmanship of Mafa LGA of Borno State. Governor Zulum made the disclosure while inaugurating the Borno State All Progressives Congress (APC) Campaign Council at the Multipurpose Hall of the […]",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}