Chocolate City boss and lawyer, Audu Maikori was arrested by police in Lagos and flown to DSS Headquarters in Abuja yesterday, February 17.
The lawyer was arrested for his comments on the Southern Kaduna killings.
READ: How Audu Maikori was tricked by police in Lagos and flown to DSS Headquarters in Abuja
Concerned Nigerians, celebrities and the entertainment industry experts took over the internet with #FreeAudu to also share their views.
See reactions below:
Rapper M.I Abaga who’s the chairman at Chocolate City also lead the online campaign
I voted for freedom of speech.. why is @Audu being denied it #FreeAudu cc @amnestyusa @BBCWorld @SaharaReporters @cnni
— Yung denzL (@MI_Abaga) February 17, 2017
Audu is not Nigeria’s problem
#FreeAudu Maikori. He is not your problem.
— Amara Nwankpa (@Nwankpa_A) February 17, 2017
Shut 1 up
10,000 will speak up.#FreeAudu and deal with the real issues.@Audu is not your problem @PoliceNG @NGRPresident @NGRSenate— That Andy (@AndyMadaki) February 17, 2017
In Nigeria, the problem is the person that points out the PROBLEM
Welcome to Nigeria where THE PROBLEM IS NOT THE PROBLEM, THE PROBLEM IS THE PERSON THAT POINTS OUT THE PROBLEM. #FreeAudu Now!😿
— Chukky Eze (@ChukkyEze) February 17, 2017
The lawyer had retracted his comments after realising reports of the killings are false
Audi Maikori accepted his mistake and retracted his statement. His tweet isn't the problem, the southern Kaduna killings are. #FreeAudu
— Chiedu Mordi Jr. (@co_mordi) February 18, 2017
No one was arrested during GEJ’S administration, despite the many jabs
The GEJ administration was constantly being accused of collaborating with Boko haram with no proof , yet no one was ever arrested.#FreeAudu
— GoOdInFlUeNcE (@itxaameer) February 18, 2017
We are aware of the numerous diabolical lies told by @elrufai, Tolu Ogunlesi, Ayourb etc pre-elections, nobody was arrested.#FreeAudu
— Uchenna (@Demoore90210) February 17, 2017
The incitement charge is a power show by DSS
We all know this Incitement Charge is Power Show by DSS. Audu's emotion & passion took him over. He apologised. Fight the Charge. #FreeAudu
— Ayo Shonaiya (@AyoShonaiya) February 18, 2017
He wasn't arrested for "Freedom of Speech". Charge is Incitement based on Hearsay (Reckless? Yes). Focus should be on NOT guilty. #FreeAudu
— Ayo Shonaiya (@AyoShonaiya) February 18, 2017
DSS can’t keep bullying people for speaking up
DSS can not keep bullying people for speaking the truth, release @Audu , go and pick up the people killing in Southern Kaduna. #FreeAudu
— oPe RiChArd (@operichard) February 17, 2017
DSS will pick those that spoke against #SouthernKaduna killings but leave the people doing the actual killings #FreeAudu
— EbyCasey (@Ifyeby) February 17, 2017
The government should focus more on the dollar as against naira
I think the govt should focus more on the price increment of basic amenities, focus on the rate of dollar as against naira, #FreeAudu
— Adeoye jubril (@jkadeoye) February 18, 2017
We deserved a better future
The public insensitivity to this government's highhandedness is really saddening. They're gagging people one after the other. #FreeAudu
— The Twelfth Man (@DamazioAdesegun) February 17, 2017
‘Arresting Audu won’t distract us’ – Musician, Djinee
Women & children are being murdered in cold blood in #SouthernKaduna . Arresting Audu won't distract us. Misplaced priorities! #FreeAudu
— DJINEE (@DJINEE) February 18, 2017
Were Audu’s comments on the Southern Kaduna killings right?
https://twitter.com/Princeorih/status/832888798908407809
You’re jailed when you speak up
The more Nigerians you kill the greater your chances of being compensated by government but when you speak up you are jailed #FreeAudu
— Imoh (@ImohUmoren) February 17, 2017
Talk about relevant issues and get jailed , while the perpetrators of evil you speak about walk freely. Welcome to my Nigeria #freeaudu
— Sugar Daddy Evabeta. (@MistateeT) February 17, 2017
Popular OAP Dotun of CoolFM says it’s ‘filthy power’
Filthy Power..where & how we use it., stinks! .. Fulani herdsmen killing people, ow many have they arrested. #FreeAudu #FreedomOfSpeech
— Do2dtun Energy gAD (@iamDo2dtun) February 17, 2017
We’re not stopping till he’s freed
I am so impressed with the support for #FreeAudu – we must not stop until he is FREED!
— FBA! (@favourafolabi) February 18, 2017