In the evening of Friday, October 2, the news broke that Nigeria’s former minister of petroleum sources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, was arrested in London.
Four other Nigerians were said to have been also arrested alongside the ex minister. All were reportedly detained over bribery and corruption related offences currently being investigated by the UK National Crime Agency.
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As the personality of the former minister has been for years associated with serious controversy and possible corruption cases, the social media immediately exploded with comments on the matter.
Diezani Alison-Madueke
Many seem satisfied with the development. Some, however, see witch-hunting carried out by President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration.
This is what Naij.com readers on Facebook say:
Taiwo Olalekan Ajao: “The woman is powerful o, u said they arrested her in usa last month and again in uk this month. Am very sure they ll arrest her in canada.next month.”
Chinedu Obiosa: “Wetin she do dis wicked pple? They should leave the innocent women alone.”
Wale Bro: “I urge NAN to stage a protest against the witch hunting of dz woman by uk government….. useless pple
it is only here in Nigeria DAT citizen worship politician like they were God.”
Aminu Hamisu Yusuf: “What a time to be alive. Nigeria’s anti corruption groups are waiting on the wings for your return.”
Omoboriola Olakunle: “Thank God at last.”
Twitter users have been also active in commenting on the arrest:
Some people will come and tell us now that Diezani Alison-Madueke’s arrest is witch-hunting. Abeg Buhari should hunt more witches biko.
— Dipo Awojide (@OgbeniDipo) October 2, 2015
Allison madueke arrested in London!😎 thought she in a hospital bed 😕. U can’t run 4 ever. Great news😉
— Holadurotimi (@Raffnoni) October 2, 2015
Alison madueke arrested for bribery and corruptions charges in UK, first person to pay 4 d consequences of her actions
— ogunmuyiwa nurudeen (@tanimolaolawal1) October 2, 2015
Diezani Alison-Madueke may get injunctions and all that crap in Nigeria. In the UK? LOOOL sorry o. Ask James Ibori.
— Dipo Awojide (@OgbeniDipo) October 2, 2015
If Diezani Allison Madueke is found guilty, please prosecute..
— WADA BETA PASS AUDU (@RadicalYouthMan) October 2, 2015
Interestingly, the alleged arrest comes several days after President Buhari announced himself as a petroleum minister. The country leader also said that thorough investigation into the activities of oil firms and other relevant agencies under Goodluck Jonathan’s administration had already started.
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Thank God, At Last! – Nigerians React To Diezani’s Reported Arrest In London
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