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Protest in Sokoto over court order remanding Islamic cleric

Protesters in Sokoto, Nigeria, clashed with security forces over the remand of Islamic cleric Dahiru Mai Barewa, who faces allegations of threatening other Islamic scholars. The court ordered his re-arrest and remand, prompting youth-led protests that blocked roads and demanded his release. Supporters argue the court's decision bypasses due process, while authorities claim the threats require serious legal action. The incident highlights tensions between religious communities and state institutions, with calls for restraint as the legal process continues.

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Protest in Sokoto over court order remanding Islamic cleric

Protesters in Sokoto, Nigeria, clashed with security forces over the remand of Islamic cleric Dahiru Mai Barewa, who faces allegations of threatening other Islamic scholars. The court ordered his re-arrest and remand, prompting youth-led protests that blocked roads and demanded his release. Supporters argue the court's decision bypasses due process, while authorities claim the threats require serious legal action. The incident highlights tensions between religious communities and state institutions, with calls for restraint as the legal process continues.

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